Pathology, Clinical: Blood Banking / Transfusion Medicine

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.

Community Description

Indianapolis, Indiana , the 17th largest U.S. city, is a sophisticated city blending charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. Residents of this dynamic city enjoy:

• Leading educational system and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population
• Vibrant downtown offering arts, theaters, world-class museums, zoo, concerts and memorials
• Named to U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 list of the best places to live in the United States
• Top ranked international airport: " Best Airport in North America " twelve consecutive years
• Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the most diverse counties in America, as well as one of the best cities to live in and buy a house in the country
• Historic neighborhoods with surrounding cultural districts and low cost of living
• Outdoor recreation includes golfing, boating and unique parks
• Home of the Colts ( NFL ), Fever ( WNBA ), Pacers ( NBA ), Indians ( MiLB ), Indianapolis 500 ( IndyCar ) and the nation's largest half marathon
• Close proximity to Chicago, St. Louis , Louisville , and Cincinnati

Healthcare System/Hospital Description

The IU Health Pathology Laboratory resides in a 150,000-square-foot dedicated central laboratory building in downtown Indianapolis with first-class facilities. The lab processes over 100,000 cases per year, and houses an electron microscopy laboratory, eight full-time certified pathologists' assistants, twenty residents and eleven different fellowships. IU Health pathologists are engaged in promoting innovation and excellence in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows, with strong support for research in an environment that provides the ability to collaborate with a diverse cadre of subspecialized pathologists.