Section Director of Transfusion Medicine

Children's Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Children’s Minnesota is seeking a pathology physician to serve as Section Director of Transfusion Medicine. This role involves providing strategic and clinical oversight of the Transfusion Medicine Service, which performs approximately 9,000 transfusions per year and holds accreditations from CAP, AABB, and the FDA. The position will support the growth and expansion of the program, including pursuing FACT accreditation for expanded care in cellular and gene therapy services and autologous bone marrow transplantation. The role offers an opportunity to build or advance cellular therapy programs. The successful candidate will join a collegial group of eight pathologists within a collaborative department with strong consultative relationships across clinical and surgical services. Call responsibilities are shared on an approximate 1:4 rotation with a moonlighting team.

Requirements

• BC/BE in Clinical Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
• BC/BE in Transfusion Medicine
• Clinical competency and expertise in caring for hospitalized children
• Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics
• Knowledge of common medication, side effects and contraindications
• In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Respect for patient's confidentiality
• Compassionate and approachable
• Responsible and trustworthy

Nice To Haves

• Experience building or advancing cellular therapy programs toward FACT accreditation

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and clinical oversight of the Transfusion Medicine Service.
• Support the continued growth and expansion of the program.
• Ensure the highest standards are maintained during a period of advancement.
• Lead efforts to achieve FACT accreditation.
• Expand cellular and gene therapy services and autologous bone marrow transplantation.
• Build or advance cellular therapy programs toward FACT accreditation.
• Collaborate with clinical and surgical services.
• Share call responsibilities on an approximate 1:4 rotation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed