Open Rank of Pathology

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Hybrid

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. For consideration, the candidate must have strong knowledge and experience in transfusion medicine, including therapeutic apheresis, stem cell collection and processing, immunohematology, transfusion products management, and regulatory compliance. Experience in laboratory hemostasis is also desirable but not required. 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 (e.g., anesthesia, internal medicine, nephrology, hematology/oncology, etc.). 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 located in the middle of Albuquerque. UNMH specializes in trauma, burns, high-risk obstetrics, cardiothoracic surgery, adult and pediatric hematology/oncology, renal transplant, stem cell transplantation, and neonatal intensive care. UNMH’s blood bank is accredited by CAP and AABB. It transfuses approximately 17,000 blood products annually to adult and pediatric populations. The apheresis consultation service performs approximately 800-1000 procedures annually, including inpatient and outpatient red cell and plasma exchanges, extracorporeal photopheresis, leukocytapheresis, including autologous/allogeneic stem cell transplants, and other cellular therapies, including CAR-T. The successful applicant will work in cooperation with TriCore Reference Laboratories, a nonprofit organization sponsored by University Hospital and Presbyterian Medical Services, to provide medical oversight for transfusion service operations. TriCore is New Mexico’s largest reference laboratory and one of the largest clinical laboratories in the United States (www.tricore.org). 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

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge and experience in transfusion medicine, including therapeutic apheresis, stem cell collection and processing, immunohematology, transfusion products management, and regulatory compliance.
Experience in laboratory hemostasis.
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 (e.g., anesthesia, internal medicine, nephrology, hematology/oncology, etc.).
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
Employees may choose between a defined contribution plan and a defined benefit plan (similar to pension).
Additional tax-deferred voluntary retirement plans (403(b) and 457(b)) are also available.
Medical Liability Coverage through the New Mexico Risk Management Division as set forth in the New Mexico Tort Claims Act.
Annual Leave: Accrual of 21 days per year (252 hours maximum accrual) plus 15 days of paid holidays.
Easily accessible divisional research funds for those interested in research.
Optional paid research activities through TriCore Research Institute.
Relocation packages.
Tuition Remission and Dependent Education Program.
Yearly renewing CME funds.
Free access to a fully stocked on-site gym and physician’s lounge with complimentary food/beverages.