Transfusion Medicine Attending Assistant/Associate Professor | Pathology

IMDiversity; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in Richmond, VA, seeks a full-time Transfusion Medicine Attending/Associate Professor (commensurate with experience) in Pathology. The role includes clinical service as Transfusion Medicine/Apheresis attending, medical direction of blood bank services, teaching, and research.

The incumbent will collaborate with clinicians across hematology, oncology, stem cell transplantation, and other services, participate in committees, and contribute

Qualifications

• MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree is required.
• Board certification by the American Board of Pathology in AP/CP or CP, or board certification in adult/pediatric Hematology/Oncology.
• Board certification or eligibility in Transfusion Medicine.
• Strong interest in and/or experience in laboratory management.
• Scholarly record of publication in books and peer-reviewed journals.
• Full, unrestricted medical licensure in Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Transfusion Medicine/Apheresis attending and provide medical direction of blood bank clinical services.
• Promote safe and effective transfusion components within the medical center and collaborate with clinicians across departments.
• Participate in departmental, institutional, and national committees as needed.
• Contribute to education through didactic presentations, rounds, seminars, and workshops.
• Engage in clinical research and scholarly activities and collaborate with colleagues.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Transfusion medicine

Laboratory management

Scholarly publication

Medical licensure Virginia

Education

MD/MD-PhD or equivalent

Job description

Transfusion Medicine Attending Assistant/Associate Professor | Pathology | M67948
Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA

Type: Full-Time

Salary: Commensurate

Category: Physicians

Advertising Summary: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU's sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

Unit: School Of Medicine MBU

Department: Pathology

Department Summary:

Our mission is to provide high-quality, cost-effective pathology services in a manner that supports the patient care, education, and research missions of the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System and School of Medicine

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Department of Pathology at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine is seeking a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor (commensurate with experience) with expertise in clinical pathology and transfusion medicine.

• Clinical: Serve as Transfusion Medicine/Apheresis attending. Medical direction of blood bank related clinical services, as needed. Provide medical oversight to all medical, technical and regulatory processes and procedures, including quality assurance. Promote the use of safe and effective blood transfusion components and services throughout the medical center, working closely with clinicians in hematology, oncology, stem cell transplantation, neurology, obstetrics and cardiothoracic and trauma surgery.
• Service: Participation in departmental, institutional and national committees when necessary.
• Teaching: Participation in the educational activities of Transfusion Medicine including: (1) didactic presentations, rounds, and seminars involving residents, medical and graduate students, and dental and allied health students; (2) continuing education for faculty, nurses, allied health personnel, and community physicians; and (3) development of workshops at the local, state, and national level.
• Research: Scholarship primarily in Pathology through presentations at national meetings, developing clinical research collaborations, contributions to peer-reviewed scientific literature, active participation in appropriate professional organizations is required.
• The faculty member will report to and work closely with the Division Chair to further the mission and vision of the Department of Pathology.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree
• Board certification by the American Board of Pathology in combined Anatomic and Clinical Pathology or Clinical Pathology, or board certification in adult or pediatric Hematology/Oncology
• Board certification or eligibility in Transfusion Medicine
• Strong interest in and/or documented experience in laboratory management
• A scholarly record of publication in books and peer-reviewed journals
• Full, unrestricted medical licensure in Virginia
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Salary Range: Commensurate

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

ORP Eligible: No

Rank: Open

Tenure: Ineligible

Months: 12 months

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