Transfusion Medicine Associate Medical Director - MUSC Faculty

ACHE; James Island (SC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Retirement options (pension + tax-def.

Sovereign immunity malpractice

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks an academically oriented transfusion medicine physician-scientist with ABP certification in Anatomic, Clinical, and Transfusion Medicine. Strong post-fellowship experience and SC licensure eligibility are required.

Candidates should demonstrate excellence in teaching, research participation, and collaboration with clinicians and technologists; active participation in the department's mission is expected.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with pathology specialty training and ABP certification in Anatomic, Clinical, and Transfusion Medicine.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in South Carolina.
• Post-fellowship transfusion medicine experience with cell therapy processing is preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration with clinicians and researchers.

Responsibilities

• Interpret results for transfusion service workups and complications.
• Develop and validate tests; maintain quality control procedures.
• Support accreditation activities and test development initiatives.
• Collaborate with clinicians and researchers; mentor technologists.
• Participate in teaching medical students and pathology residents.

Education

MD or DO degree

ABP certification in Anatomic, Clinical, and Transfusion Medicine

South Carolina medical licensure eligibility

Job description

• Pay: MUSC does not post a pay range for this role (competitive compensation per MUSC pay grade)
• Employment: Full time (Faculty), 40 hours/week
• Location: MUSC Health University Medical Center
• Employer: Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
• MUSC Job ID: R-0000055247

We are seeking

• An academically oriented candidate with 2-8 years of post-fellowship experience in Transfusion Medicine including at least 2 years training / experience in cell therapy (stem cell) processing laboratory; current fellow/recent graduates will be considered
• MD or equivalent degree with relevant pathology specialty training and certification by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic, Clinical, and Transfusion Medicine. Clinical Pathology/Transfusion candidates will be considered.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in South Carolina
• Proficiency in the interpretation of results for those techniques employed in the clinical work-up of cases for transfusion services and complications
• Performance and optimization of quality control procedures to ensure accuracy and reliability of test results
• Knowledge and experience in transfusion medicine accreditation maintenance, test development, validation, and implementation
• Experience in fostering collaborative relationships with clinicians and researchers as well as serving as a resource to technologists at the bench
• Participation in clinical and/or translational research endeavors
• Excellent communication skills, work ethic, and collaborative approach to patient care
• Active participation in teaching of medical students and training of pathology residents and fellows
• Active participation in the ACGME-accredited molecular genetic pathology fellowship training program ongoing development and training
• Active participation in the academic mission of the Department

MUSC Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

• Collaborative team composed of >60 faculty
• High quality training programs with 22 residents and 10-12 fellows who have had a 100% board passage rate for the past 7 years
• CAP, AABB, ASHI, and FACT certifications and accreditations
• The Department offers an ACGME-accredited fellowship programs in Cytopathology, Neuropathology, Hematopathology, Dermatopathology, and Molecular Genetic Pathology with advanced training programs available for Surgical Pathology, Gastrointestinal Pathology, and Clinical Chemistry.

MUSC Offerings

• Tenure track faculty position with academic rank and salary commensurate with qualifications, expertise, and accomplishments
• Relocation assistance
• Excellent retirement options including a pension and optional tax deferred contributions
• Sovereign immunity malpractice coverage

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