Medical Director, Blood Bank

About the role

The Department of Pathology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time non-tenure-eligible Clinician-Educator at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor to fill the role of Medical Director of Blood Bank at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Medical oversight of pre-transfusion compatibility testing and transfusion safety for FDA-registered transfusion service
• Guidance of proper blood use and patient blood management practices
• Transfusion medicine consultations including immunohematological problems and transfusion adverse events
• Program director of ACGME-accredited Blood Bank/Transfusion Medicine fellowship in McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
• Assistance in medical coverage for NMH Hemostasis Laboratory and Lurie Children’s Hospital transfusion service

Requirements

• Hold MD or MD/PhD degrees
• Be board certified in CP or AP/CP from the American Board of Pathology
• Be board certified in Transfusion Medicine by the American Board of Pathology
• Be eligible for an unrestricted medical license in the State of Illinois

Qualifications

• Years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline
• Departmental budget availability
• Internal comparators
• External market pay for comparable jobs

Pay

The expected base pay range for this position is $200,000 - $365,000. Rank and remuneration determined by qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Northwestern University provides a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid medical/sick and parental leave
• Tuition benefits for the employee and dependents
• Pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care
• Generous retirement savings options
• Wellness programs

To apply, please upload a CV and cover letter describing your interest and alignment with the position. Applications can be submitted here: Apply for Job.