Open Rank WOT, Director of Apheresis and Assistant Director of Transfusion Services, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Seattle Children's Hospital
Position Overview
Organization: Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
Title: Open Rank WOT, Director of Apheresis and Assistant Director of Transfusion Services, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Seattle Children's Hospital
Position Details
Position Description
The University of Washington Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology has one (1) full-time academic position available at the rank of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor without tenure (WOT) by reason of funding, with clinical duties at Seattle Children's Hospital.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring safety of patients and donors undergoing apheresis procedures as well as provide prompt evaluation and treatment during oversight of apheresis procedures. They will provide on-site, telephone, or electronic consultation as needed for apheresis procedure requests. The successful candidate will also conduct educational programs for staff and trainees regarding apheresis procedures and implement and identify areas for process improvement as part of apheresis program quality management plan.
Assistant Professors WOT are eligible for multi-year appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Associate and Full Professors WOT hold indefinite appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off. This is a full-time 12-month (July 1-June 30) service position and will remain open until filled with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2024 or later.
Duties include the teaching of residents, fellows and medical students and supervision of the clinical care team. The successful candidates will provide pathology services at Seattle Children's Hospital. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. This position is paid directly by Seattle Children's Hospital and receives no UW compensation. Please refer to Seattle Children's Hospital for information about compensation for this position.
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Qualifications
The successful candidate must have an M.D. (or foreign equivalent) and be Board-certified or Board-eligible in Clinical Pathology. Must qualify for a license to practice medicine in Washington State. In order to be eligible for University sponsorship for an H1-B visa, graduates of foreign (non-US) medical schools must show successful completion of all three steps of the US Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Instructions
Interested candidates need to apply on the Seattle Children’s Hospital Career site: https://careers.seattlechildrens.org/us/en/job/R2024-52660/Pathologist-Director-of-Apheresis-and-Assistant-Director-of-Transfusion-Services. Note: Application materials will also be uploaded to UW Interfolio by a UW staff member.
Applicants should provide their CV, a letter detailing research interests and future goals, a statement of past and planned contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion, and contact information for at least three references addressed to Jane Dickerson, PhD, Division Head, Laboratory Medicine, Director, Core Lab & Reference Lab Services, Clinical Associate Professor, University of Washington, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology.
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University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Benefits Information
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