Medical Director of Pediatric Transfusion Medicine and Laboratory Hemostasis - Washington Univ School of Medicine
The Department of Pathology & Immunology and the Division of Laboratory and Genomic Medicine (LGM) at Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM) in St. Louis are inviting applications for a Medical Director of Pediatric Transfusion Medicine at St. Louis Children’s Hospital (SLCH) and Medical Director of the Hemostasis section of the Core Clinical laboratory at Barnes-Jewish Hospital (BJH) at the Assistant/Associate Professor level.
Position Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated faculty member who will lead pediatric transfusion medicine and laboratory hemostasis within the LGM Division. Responsibilities include participation in medical director oversight of the hemostasis testing on the academic campus and SLCH blood bank, including test development and quality programs. The successful applicant will work closely with faculty in adult and pediatric Hematology and other clinical services. Training of pathology residents and fellows is an essential component of this position. Additional responsibilities will include education of hematology/oncology fellows, medical students, and medical technologists. Potential collaborations with LGM faculty include attending on the adult transfusion medicine service. In addition, the individual will participate in clinical, translational, or basic science research activities. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.
Education and Expectations: Candidates must possess a M.D. or D.O. and be board-certified or board-eligible in Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine. A successful candidate will have experience in clinical and laboratory aspects of blood banking and hemostasis, including provision of clinical consultations, validation and implementation of new laboratory methods, excellent interpersonal skills, enthusiasm for teaching, and a collaborative attitude.
The Department: The Department of Pathology & Immunology excels in basic and clinical research as well as delivery of outstanding surgical pathology and laboratory medicine services to our patients and colleagues. The Department has an ACGME accredited Anatomic and Clinical pathology residency program and multiple fellowships. There are four divisions: Immunobiology, Laboratory and Genomic Medicine, Anatomic and Molecular Pathology, and Neuropathology. (http://pathology.wustl.edu/)
The Division: The Division of Laboratory & Genomic Medicine in the Department of Pathology & Immunology is a fast-paced and dynamic home to faculty with diverse clinical and research interests, and has a long record of innovation, research, and scholarship. (https://pathology.wustl.edu/divisions/lgm/) The Academic Medical Campus and Hospitals: BJH is a 1250 bed tertiary care hospital that serves a diverse patient population, including oncology, surgical, and transplant services. The BJH Core Laboratory is located in a state-of-the art facility, equipped with laboratory automation for routine coagulation testing as well specialized instruments and technologists to perform complex hemostasis testing. The laboratory delivers services in benign and malignant hematology, disorders of hemostasis, and specialized testing for associated diseases (https://www.barnesjewish.org/). In addition, the Core Clinical laboratory provides services for SLCH and other hospitals in the BJC HealthCare System. (https://www.bjc.org/). SLCH is a 400 bed tertiary hospital that provides care to a diverse pediatric patient population, including neonatology, critical care, sickle cell disease, hematology/oncology, bone marrow and organ transplant services. The laboratory at SLCH manages transfusion services, including approximately 10,000 transfusion events per year.
The School: U.S. News & World Report ranks WUSM among the top five medical schools in the nation and first in academic selectivity. Eighteen Nobel laureates have trained, taught, or carried out research here. Thirteen faculty members are fellows of the prestigious National Academy of Sciences, and 24 belong to its Institute of Medicine. WUSM is third among the 121 U.S. medical schools in grants received from the National Institutes of Health. (http://medicine.wustl.edu)
The City: St. Louis an urban center of diversity, culture, and entrepreneurship within a metro area of 2.6 million. The region offers affordable housing, unique neighborhoods, and convenient transportation. The bi-state region (Missouri and Illinois) offers easy access to outdoor recreation opportunities. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, personal statement of professional goals, and a list of three references to: Charles Eby, M.D. Professor Pathology & Immunology and Medicine Washington University School of Medicine 425 S. Euclid, Box 8118 St. Louis, MO 63110 PH: (314) 362-1302 EMAIL: ceby@wustl.edu
EOE Statement: Washington University seeks an exceptionally qualified and diverse faculty; women, minorities, protected veterans and candidates with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. AA/EOE M/F/D/V