Program Director, Transfusion Medicine/Patient Blood Management

Category: PhysicianPenn State Health - Penn State Health Medical Group LLCLocation: US:PA: Hershey Work Type: Full Time FTE: 1.0 Shift: Varied Shift Differential: Exempt: Yes Hours: Varied Recruiter Contact: Please contact Savannah Stauffer at View email address on click.appcast.io for additional information. Transfusion Medicine/Patient Blood Management Program Director, Clinical Pathology FacultyHERSHEY, PENNSYLVANIA (USA). Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State University College of Medicine is seeking a fellowship-trained blood banking/transfusion medicine clinical pathologist. This is a non-tenure, clinician-educator or clinician-scientist, open rank, position for a start date of July 2026 or whenever the position is filled. We are a busy, clinical pathology practice at the quaternary care academic hub: the Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Cancer Institute and Penn State Children’s Hospital. Penn State Health is a multi-hospital system that additionally includes 4 separately staffed regional community hospitals. The role of Patient Blood Management (PBM) Program Director will account for an important component of the effort. A comprehensive PBM program will provide a patient-centered, systematic, evidence-based approach to improve patient outcomes by managing and preserving the patient's own blood, while promoting patient safety and empowerment with a specialized focus on anemia management, multidisciplinary blood conservation, optimization of hemostasis/coagulation and patient centered care. Clinical effort will also include Clinical Pathology service coverage including Transfusion Medicine, Therapeutic Apheresis, Clinical Chemistry, and Hematology services. The successful candidate will practice at Hershey Medical Center. The successful candidate will join a strong, collegial department of 42 faculty in Anatomic, Clinical and Experimental Pathology, with a new section of Molecular Pathology and Cytogenetics. The department is in an exciting growth phase and has a fully accredited residency program of 16 positions and 4 accredited fellowships, including on in Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine. Faculty participate actively, with several leadership roles, in undergraduate and graduate medical education and graduate school teaching. The COM enrolls 150 students per class and boasts an innovative Curriculum. Support for collaborative and independent research, including intramural funding, professional development programs and faculty mentoring is available. Board-certification or eligibility in Clinical Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, and Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine are required for the position, as is eligibility for medical licensure in Pennsylvania. Additionally, Patient Blood Management certified or certification eligible through AABB (Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies) or Joint Commission at the time of hire is preferred. Alternatively, certification may be obtained within the first year of assuming the position. The position does not offer J1 waiver or H1B sponsorship. Hershey Medical Center lies in a particularly beautiful part of south-central PA with excellent schools, reasonable cost of living, easy commutes, and outstanding recreational opportunities. We are within 2 hours by car from major urban areas including Baltimore, DC and Philadelphia. PSH firmly endorses a culture of respect and strongly supports diversity, equity and belonging in its workplace. Interested applicants, please contact Savannah Stauffer View email address on click.appcast.io will be accepted until the position is filled and should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three individuals who could provide a reference. WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.Union: Non Bargained