Academic Position-Director of Transfusion Medicine and Apheresis

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) in conjunction with IU Health Medical Group (IUHMG), are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking, and team-oriented individual for the position-Director of Transfusion Medicine and Apheresis. 

The position will focus on further developing transfusion medicine and apheresis, fostering improvement and innovation, and providing leadership, diagnostic and consultative services for the entire Indiana University Health system including Academic Health Center and Regional sites.  Board Certification in CP or AP/CP, as well as board certification in Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine are required.  The academic track and rank of the appointment will be determined by qualifications and level of experience. 

Responsibilities:  

• Provide leadership and direction for transfusion medicine and apheresis services
• Contribute to the tripartite mission of transfusion medicine and the department
• Actively participate in educational activities including ACGME-accredited and non-accredited trainees 

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Is academically oriented
• Is fellowship-trained
• Is committed to teaching
• will take advantage of outstanding opportunities for translational and collaborative research

About the IU Health Pathology Laboratory and Department:

• Financially sound department, which is in a stage of growth and expansion 
• Stable environment with excellent retention practices and professional growth opportunities 
• 150,000 square foot dedicated central laboratory building in downtown Indianapolis
• First class facilities including flow cytometry and molecular pathology laboratories
• IUHPL serves as the centralized anatomic and clinical pathology testing facility for numerous IU Health hospitals and affiliated clinics performing 15 million diagnostic tests annually
• Environment that provides the ability to collaborate with a diverse cadre of subspecialized pathologists  
• Engaged in promoting innovation and excellence in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows
• Strong departmental support for translational research

Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate or Terminal degree is required. The applicant must be certified by the American Board of Pathology in anatomic/clinical pathology or clinical pathology and be board certified in transfusion medicine.  Applicants must be qualified for licensure in the state of Indiana. 
 

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