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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly experienced and dedicated Medical Director of Blood Bank to oversee the clinical and operational aspects of our hospital's transfusion services. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance of all blood bank activities, including donor screening, blood collection, testing, storage, and distribution. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in transfusion medicine, hematology, or pathology, and demonstrate exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
As the Medical Director, you will collaborate with hospital administration, laboratory staff, clinicians, and external regulatory agencies to maintain high standards of patient care and safety. You will be responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures, managing quality assurance programs, and providing medical oversight for transfusion reactions and complex cases. Additionally, you will play a key role in staff training, continuing education, and research initiatives related to transfusion medicine.
This position requires a deep understanding of current best practices in blood banking, as well as familiarity with regulatory requirements from organizations such as the FDA, AABB, and CAP. The Medical Director will also be expected to participate in hospital committees, contribute to strategic planning, and support initiatives to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.
If you are a board-certified physician with a passion for transfusion medicine and a commitment to excellence in patient care, we invite you to apply for this critical leadership role.
Responsibilities
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- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (FDA, AABB, CAP)
- Develop and implement blood bank policies and procedures
- Oversee quality assurance and improvement programs
- Consult on complex transfusion cases and adverse reactions
- Collaborate with hospital departments and external agencies
- Lead staff training and continuing education efforts
- Participate in hospital committees and strategic planning
- Support research and innovation in transfusion medicine
- Manage inventory and ensure availability of blood products
Requirements
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- Subspecialty training in Transfusion Medicine preferred
- Valid medical license in the practicing state
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a clinical blood bank setting
- Strong knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Experience with quality management systems
- Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams
- Commitment to patient safety and clinical excellence
- Proficiency in electronic medical records and laboratory systems
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Do you have board certification in Pathology or Hematology?
- How many years of experience do you have in transfusion medicine?
- Are you familiar with AABB and FDA regulatory requirements?
- Can you describe a time you managed a transfusion reaction case?
- What quality improvement initiatives have you led?
- How do you ensure compliance in a clinical laboratory setting?
- Have you participated in any transfusion-related research?
- What is your approach to staff training and development?
- How do you handle inventory shortages or emergencies?
- Are you licensed to practice medicine in this state?
