Transfusion Medicine Attending/Assoc — Clinician-Researcher

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in Richmond is seeking a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor with expertise in clinical pathology and transfusion medicine to lead transfusion service activities.

Clinical duties include serving as Transfusion Medicine/Apheresis attending and providing medical direction of blood bank operations, with collaboration across hematology, oncology, obstetrics, and surgery.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Laboratory management

Education

MD/PhD or equivalent

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in Richmond is seeking a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor with expertise in clinical pathology and transfusion medicine to lead transfusion service activities.

Clinical duties include serving as Transfusion Medicine/Apheresis attending and providing medical direction of blood bank operations, with collaboration across hematology, oncology, obstetrics, and surgery.