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UNIV - Open Rank - Transfusion Medicine Associate Medical Director - Path & Lab

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Charleston, SC | Transfusion Medicine Pathologist

Join a team that’s Changing What’s Possible – The Medical University of South Carolina’s (MUSC) nationally recognized Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine seeks an academically-oriented board-certified Transfusion Medicine Physician. MUSC, Charleston Division, is the quaternary medical center for South Carolina and provides a comprehensive transplant program, NCI-designated Hollings Cancer Center, Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital / Pearl Tourville Women’s Pavilion, Ashley River Tower, and Main Hospital. A contiguous dedicated Cancer Hospital is planned for construction within the next five years. The pathology department provides comprehensive services across the Division. Our department has approximately $5 million dollars in extramural funding annually and is consistently ranked in the upper half of pathology departments in the United States for National Institutes of Health funding. The hospital supports a large solid organ transplant program including liver, kidney, heart, and lung transplants as well as adult and pediatric stem cell transplant program. In addition, there are two Level 1 trauma centers. In supporting these services and the additional transfusion needs of MUSC, the transfusion service currently provides more than 50,000 blood products. In addition, the transfusion service physician also acts as the director of the cell therapy processing laboratory which supports approximately 260 stem cell transplants and CAR‑T procedures annually. FACT requires that the processing laboratory director have at least 2 years of experience and/or training to qualify as the director of a stem cell processing laboratory.

Entity : Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type : Employee

Worker Sub-Type : Faculty

Cost Center : CC001006 COM PATH Laboratory Medicine CC

Pay Rate Type : Salary

Pay Grade : University-00

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

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.

Learn more about the Department : https://medicine.musc.edu/departments/pathology

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

Charleston, SC , is frequently named one of the best places in America to live, and it is easy to see why. This charming coastal city offers residents a unique mix of history, culture, arts, innovation, and natural beauty. In Charleston, you can explore miles of pristine beaches and waterways in the morning, and wind your way along shaded cobblestone streets, exploring centuries-old historic homes in the afternoon. At night, visit one of Charleston’s many award‑winning restaurants to enjoy traditional Lowcountry cuisine prepared by world‑class chefs. Charleston is a place where you can live your life to its fullest.

Contact Michelle Barton, Administrative Coordinator for the Chair of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, at bartonm@musc.edu.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions in an upright position (Frequent), in a seated position (Frequent), while walking/mobile (Frequent), indoors (Continuous), outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes (Infrequent)... (complete remaining list)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

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