Blood Bank Medical Director

Director of Transfusion Medicine

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine of Tufts Medical Center, Tufts Medicine, is seeking a full-time Director of Transfusion Medicine. The Transfusion Medicine service oversees the blood bank and immunohematology testing, stem cell collection laboratory activities, and the apheresis unit. Candidates with expertise and interest in other areas of laboratory medicine such as HLA/histocompatibility, hematology/hematopathology, special coagulation, or molecular pathology are encouraged to apply.

Job Description

• Provide medical leadership and oversight of the transfusion medicine services, which includes the Blood Bank, apheresis unit, and the stem cell processing laboratory.
• Lead a team to optimize blood product utilization, maintain medically appropriate transfusion practices, and ensure adherence and compliance with local/state, federal, and accrediting agency standards.
• Provide coverage of the in-patient and out-patient transfusion and apheresis services, including medical consultation on transfusion-related issues for patient care.
• Involved with the collection, cryopreservation, and issuance of hematopoietic stem cell products.
• Depending on interest and qualifications, provide coverage for the HLA, special coagulation, hematology/hematopathology, or other areas of the clinical laboratory.
• Have ample opportunities and support for clinical, translational, and basic science research.
• Qualify for an academic appointment at Tufts University School of Medicine at a rank commensurate with experience.

Requirements

• Possess an MD/DO degree.
• Board Certified in Clinical Pathology, or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, or Internal Medicine, with additional Board Certification/eligibility in Transfusion Medicine.
• At least 5 years of transfusion medicine practice and familiarity with blood banking and cellular therapy regulatory requirements (i.e., AABB/CAP, FDA, FACT).
• Committed to teaching and clinical service.
• Licensed and/or eligible to practice Medicine in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Qualify for a faculty appointment at Tufts University School of Medicine and participate in resident and medical student teaching.
• A portfolio of clinical research activities and/or funded or transferable research is a plus.

Benefits

The salary range for this position is $279,877 - $310,250 annually. Actual compensation will be determined during the selection process and is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, education, internal equity, and academic rank.

At Tufts Medicine, we view this investment not merely as compensation but as recognition of the significant impact you will have in advancing our mission and shaping the future of patient care, research, and education.

Community Overview

Tufts Medical Center is a proud member of Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine brings together providers and organizations with a shared vision of high-quality care delivered in the setting that serves our patients best. Together, Tufts Medicine combines the strength of both academic medicine and community care. This opportunity is fully academic but our Department does include both academic and non-academic community-based locations.

Tufts Medical Center is an internationally respected, 400-bed, tertiary care academic medical center located in downtown Boston, adjacent to the Tufts University School of Medicine and a proud member of the Tufts Medicine Healthcare System. The Medical Center is known for its basic, translational, and clinical science research as well as its expertise in health policy. The Medical Center is in the top 10 percent of independent institutions receiving federal research funding. Our mission of advancing knowledge and training students to become future investigators drives us forward to quickly turn innovative research into pioneering care.

Location

Tufts Medical Center, the principal teaching hospital for Tufts University School of Medicine, is located in vibrant downtown Boston.