Medical Director

Overview

Directs the medical and technical aspects of blood center operations, including transfusion services, reference laboratories, donor services, therapeutic apheresis, and cellular therapy. Serves as Medical Director for up to five Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-certified laboratories, including both internal and external facilities. Participates in donor communications regarding eligibility, deferral, and counseling, and collaborates with donor services staff in the medical management of donors as needed. Participates in research activities as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

 

THIS IS A HYBRID POSITION IN FLORIDA COVERING THE ENTIRE ONEBLOOD SERVICE AREA WITH REPORTING OFFICE LOCATED IN TAMPA/ST. PETERSBURG AREA.

Responsibilities

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the duties and responsibilities performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Provides medical and technical support to compatibility laboratories, cellular therapy, immunohematology reference labs, transfusion medicine clinical services, as well as Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA), Molecular, Quality Control (QC), Cell Processing, Centralized Transfusion Services, and both internal and external CLIA-certified laboratories
• Guides and collaborates as needed with donor services staff on medical management, donor counseling and deferral processes
• Advises client hospital physicians, staff and administration in the delivery of safe and effective transfusion and cellular therapies
• Represents the organization on peer review groups at affiliated healthcare institutions and hospitals in where they serve as CLIA Directors
• May serve as program medical director of OneBlood educational programs
• Ensures CLIA certification and compliance in assigned laboratories
• Performs duties and responsibilities in accordance with all applicable federal, state, local and agency regulations and relevant association standards
• Provides on-call medical coverage for assigned service areas in rotation with other OneBlood physicians.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

M.D. or D.O. degree in Clinical Pathology, Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, Internal Medicine or Hematology and sub-specialty board-certified in Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.  Minimum of one (1) year experience in a transfusion medicine/blood banking setting required, or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience. Board certification within one (1) year of employment is required.

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND DESIGNATIONS:

Valid and current state of Florida Medical Doctor license required. Additional state licensure may be required as needed. Must meet the eligibility requirements to obtain appointments at hospitals served by the organization.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Current medical and clinical knowledge of Blood Banking, Transfusion Medicine, Cellular Therapy and related research areas
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply federal, state and agency regulations related to blood banking and transfusion medicine, including Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Tissue Practice (GTP), and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements
• Skilled in interpreting regulations for research, with proficiency in IRBs, research protocols and quality measures
• Knowledge of data collection, recording, analysis, and statistical methods
• Skilled in implementing quality assurance and improvement processes
• Knowledge of project management principles, metrics and performance indicators

• Ability to formulate, initiate, and administer policies and procedures for effective control
• Ability to organize work for timely completion
• Ability to speak, write, read, and understand English
• Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to delegate, manage and supervise effectively
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships