Open Rank of Pathology
About The Position
The Department of Pathology at the University of New Mexico Hospital (UNMH) is seeking qualified applicants for an open-rank clinician-educator track faculty position in the Transfusion Medicine Division. The successful applicant will receive an academic appointment at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine at a rank commensurate with their experience, and opportunities for laboratory directorships will be available. The applicant will report to the current Medical Director of the Blood Bank and share clinical coverage and educational responsibilities with the other members of the Transfusion Division, including didactics and service-related teaching for pathology and laboratory medicine residents and interdepartmental teaching of Medical School students, residents, and fellows. The Transfusion Medicine Division supports the University of New Mexico Health and Sciences Center, which includes a comprehensive cancer center and UNMH. UNMH is a 527-bed tertiary hospital and the only Level 1 Trauma Center in the state. UNMH’s blood bank is accredited by CAP and AABB and transfuses approximately 17,000 blood products annually. The apheresis consultation service performs approximately 800-1000 procedures annually. The successful applicant will work in cooperation with TriCore Reference Laboratories to provide medical oversight for transfusion service operations. TriCore is New Mexico’s largest reference laboratory. The position offers a competitive salary and 6-year promotion cycle, along with a strong commitment to work-life balance.
Requirements
- Hold an M.D./D.O. degree or the equivalent.
- Board certified/eligible in Clinical Pathology and Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine from the American Board of Pathology (ABP).
- Be eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in New Mexico.
- Strong knowledge and experience in transfusion medicine, including therapeutic apheresis, stem cell collection and processing, immunohematology, transfusion products management, and regulatory compliance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in laboratory hemostasis is desirable but not required.
- Three or more years of experience in transfusion medicine and apheresis.
- Three or more years of experience in a teaching/academic setting.
- A record of scholarly achievement related to transfusion medicine.
- Prior experience with laboratory coagulation and hemostasis testing.
- A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.
Responsibilities
- Share clinical coverage and educational responsibilities with other members of the Transfusion Division.
- Provide didactics and service-related teaching for pathology and laboratory medicine residents.
- Provide interdepartmental teaching of Medical School students, residents, and fellows.
- Provide medical oversight for transfusion service operations in cooperation with TriCore Reference Laboratories.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs.
- Robust retirement plans with a significant employer contribution (defined contribution plan or defined benefit plan).
- Additional tax-deferred voluntary retirement plans (403(b) and 457(b)).
- Medical Liability Coverage through the New Mexico Risk Management Division.
- Accrual of 21 days of annual leave per year.
- 15 days of paid holidays.
- Divisional research funds.
- Optional paid research activities through TriCore Research Institute.
- Relocation packages.
- Yearly renewing CME funds.
- Free access to a fully stocked on-site gym.
- Physician’s lounge with complimentary food/beverages.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
