UNIV - Transfusion Medicine Medical Director - Department of Path & Lab

About the role

The Medical University of South Carolina's (MUSC) Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is seeking an academically-oriented board-certified Transfusion Medicine Physician. Located in Charleston, SC, MUSC is a quaternary medical center with a comprehensive transplant program, NCI-designated Hollings Cancer Center, and multiple trauma centers.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and management of patients requiring blood products and cell therapy processing.
• Act as the director of the cell therapy processing laboratory, overseeing stem cell and CAR-T procedures.
• Collaborate with clinicians and researchers to support clinical and translational research.
• Teach medical students and pathology residents and fellows.
• Maintain accreditation and implement quality control procedures for transfusion services.
• Optimize performance and foster collaborative relationships with technologists.

Requirements

• MD or equivalent degree with relevant pathology specialty training and certification by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic, Clinical, and Transfusion Medicine.
• At least 2 years of experience and/or training in cell therapy (stem cell) processing laboratory.
• Licensure in South Carolina.
• Formal training, certification, and/or experience/expertise in constitutional cytogenetics/genetics and cancer genomics.
• Proficiency in interpreting results for transfusion services and complications.
• Experience in transfusion medicine accreditation maintenance, test development, validation, and implementation.
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative approach to patient care.

Qualifications

• 2-8 years of post-fellowship experience in Transfusion Medicine.
• Current fellow/recent graduate considered.
• Ability to perform job functions in various positions and environments.
• Physical requirements include continuous upright and seated positions, frequent walking, and occasional lifting up to 15 lbs.

Skills

• Interpretation of results for transfusion services and complications.
• Quality control procedures maintenance.
• Collaborative relationships with clinicians and researchers.
• Teaching medical students and pathology residents and fellows.
• Optimization of performance and fostering collaboration.

Benefits

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.

Charleston, SC is frequently named one of the best places in America to live, offering residents a unique mix of history, culture, arts, innovation, and natural beauty.

Pay

Salary range: $0.00 - $0.00

Schedule

40 weekly scheduled hours.