Director, Apheresis Services/Associate Director Transfusion Medicine Tucson, AZ
4 days ago
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson announces a faculty position opening for a Director, Apheresis Services/Associate Director of Transfusion Medicine at Banner University Medical Center Tucson (BUMCT). The successful candidate must have strong knowledge and experience in all aspects of transfusion medicine, including therapeutic apheresis and stem cell collection and processing, immunohematology, transfusion products management, coagulation, and regulatory compliance. The candidate will receive an academic appointment commensurate with experience in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine of the University of Arizona. The Department plays a key role in providing diagnosis as well as treatment and prevention of diseases for the people of Southern Arizona and beyond through patient care, education, and research.
The Transfusion Medicine service at the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine supports patient care at BUMCT, a 649-bed tertiary hospital. We have specialty services in pediatric and adult hematology and oncology, multi-organ transplantation, critical care, multi-specialty surgery and academic medicine and obstetrics. In 2023, more than 24,000 blood products were transfused along with the performance of 109 bone marrow transplants, 37 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR T cell) therapies and 100 donor lymphocyte infusions. The Department supports stem cell processing, storage, and infusion for transplant as well as collection and processing of commercial and clinical trial immune effector cells.
We seek an excellent apheresis and transfusion medicine physician with outstanding knowledge and experience in all aspects of clinical transfusion medicine and coagulation practice and honed organizational abilities to lead the Apheresis Service at BUMCT. A successful candidate will envision the opportunity of crafting a robust apheresis and cell collection program, supported by an eager hospital system and hematology/oncology group, with the expectation of FACT accreditation and continued expansion. Much of the responsibility will focus on apheresis in program-building and education with coverage of transfusion medicine/blood bank responsibilities also expected. Excellent opportunities exist for collaborative research with a variety of departments, including hematology/oncology, surgery, and pediatrics.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the establishment and successful FACT accreditation of internal Apheresis Service at BUMCT.
- Support the FACT-accredited laboratory and clinical operations of the hematopoietic cellular therapy, chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell, and transplantation program.
- Provide pre- and post-transplant transfusion medicine consultations as well as consultations for patients with various transfusion support needs.
- Lead Apheresis Service quality and safety initiatives and present at hospital Quality and Safety Council.
- Share blood bank/transfusion service with the Director of Blood Bank.
- Cover afterhours/weekend on-call activities for therapeutic apheresis, blood bank/transfusion, coagulation service and clinical laboratory.
Minimum Qualifications:
- MD/DO
- Board Certified in Clinical Pathology and subspeciality certification in Blood Bank/Transfusion Medicine
- Completion of fellowship training and/or significant additional expertise in Apheresis, including stem cell and CAR-T collections, and transfusion service
- Minimum years of experience: 3+
- Hold or be eligible for State of Arizona Medical License
- Demonstrated record of scholarly activity appropriate to academic medicine, Clinical Scholar track.
- Teaching experience (medical students, residents and/or fellows) in academic laboratory medicine.
Work Schedule
- M-F (8-5)
- 1.0 FTE
- Shared calls covering transfusion medicine and apheresis service.
Banner University Medical Group offers a generous salary and recruitment incentives, along with an industry-leading benefits package that provides security for you and your family.
- Salary base plus incentives
- Sign-on/relocation bonus
- Paid CME
- Fully paid occurrence-based malpractice including tail coverage
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and pharmacy plans
- Approved time off for all Physicians
- 401k retirement plan with 4% match after one year of service
- Career advancement and optimal work/life balance
- Student Loan Repayment
- Employee discounts
- Tuition benefits for you and your immediate family (qualifications/restrictions apply)
Our Community:
The soul of the Sonoran Desert. The flavor of the Southwest. The peaceful community in the Tucson, Arizona valley is situated in the lush Sonoran Desert and nestled within four mountain ranges. With 350+ days of annual sunshine, it is easy to soak up some Vitamin D Tucson boasts championship golf courses, scenic hiking, cycling-friendly community, horseback riding, and daytrip fishing or kayaking. Self-care enrichment abounds in local spa resorts, art galleries, enriching culture, and entertainment. Tucson is designated a UNESCO City of Gastronomy with a thriving restaurant scene. With a population slightly over 0.5 million, Tucson is a growing city with a college town feel that continues to boast an attractive cost of living to enjoy with those you love most.
Please submit your letter of interest and CV for immediate consideration
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, Banner University Medical Group (BUMG) recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. BUMG is an EEO/AA - M/W/D/V Employer.
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