Director - Transfusion Services

Job Summary:

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is recruiting for an academic Director of Transfusion Medicine. The laboratory provides approximately 55,000 blood products annually to the University of Wisconsin Medical Center with support for comprehensive programs in cancer, transplantation and trauma.

Successful applicant will be expected to staff the blood bank and apheresis services for 2-4 months per year, oversee QA/QC activities, contribute actively to the teaching of residents, transfusion fellows and medical students, mentor trainees, and participate in continuing medical education programs. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities:

The chosen candidate will serve as the director of transfusion medicine and will be responsible for working with UW Health operational leadership to maintain a high quality of laboratory practice and patient care. They will be responsible for organizing faculty clinical coverage and continuing to update clinical practice standard operating procedures.

The chosen candidate will participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members. The chosen candidate will teach medical students, residents, and fellows.

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Education:

Required

Terminal Degree

MD or DO or equivalent

Qualifications:

Expertise in a large hospital based Blood Bank and therapeutic apheresis is essential.

For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on CHS Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CHS Track.

License/Certification:

Required

MD - Physician - State Licensure

Unrestricted WI Medical License required by start date.

American Board of Pathology (ABP) board eligible or board certified in clinical pathology (CP) or combination of anatomic pathology and clinical pathology (AP/CP), as well as in transfusion medicine.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Anticipated Begin Date:

JULY 22, 2024

Salary:

Negotiable

ANNUAL (12 months)

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).SMPH Academic Staff Benefits flyer: (https://uwmadison.box.com/s/r50myohfvfd15bqltljn0g4laubuz7t0).

Additional Information:

Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles listed in this posting. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

How to Apply:

The deadline for assuring full consideration is July 15, 2024, however, this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled. Your application must be received through the Jobs at UW portal to be considered as a candidate.

Applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered. To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button and use the online UW Job Application system to submit the following:

Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)

A cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience

List of contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

Contact:

Tia Seguin

tia.seguin@wisc.edu

608-263-3731

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Professor (CHS)(IC014) or Associate Professor (CHS)(IC015) or Assistant Professor (CHS)(IC016)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/PATHOL-LAB MED/ANAT PATH

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

299556-AS

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