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Tufts Medicine

$279K - $310K/yr

... Director of Transfusion Medicine. The Transfusion Medicine service oversees the blood bank and ... histocompatibility, hematology/hematopathology, special coagulation or molecular pathology are ...

Nevada Donor Network

HLA Supervisor

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

Works with the Director to develop protocols for technical training and evaluation of competency ... Certified Histocompatibility Specialist (CHS) certification required; MLS/MT certification ...

Baylor Scott & White Health

Supv Lab

Temple, TX · On-site

Performs all delegated functions as defined by the facility CLIA Director. * Prepares schedules ... , Cert Histocompatibility Techno (CHT-ABHI), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), Medical ...

Baylor Scott & White Health

Supv Lab

Belton, TX

Performs all delegated functions as defined by the facility CLIA Director. * Prepares schedules ... , Cert Histocompatibility Techno (CHT-ABHI), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), Medical ...

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What are some common challenges a Histocompatibility Director faces when overseeing laboratory operations?

A Histocompatibility Director often encounters challenges such as staying current with rapidly evolving testing technologies, ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory standards (like those from ASHI or CAP), and managing a multidisciplinary team of technologists and clinicians. Balancing administrative duties with hands-on oversight of complex testing procedures and interpreting ambiguous results can also be demanding. Additionally, fostering effective communication between the lab and transplant teams is essential for timely and accurate patient care.

What are Histocompatibility Directors?

Histocompatibility Directors are specialized laboratory professionals responsible for overseeing histocompatibility and immunogenetics laboratories, which perform testing to determine tissue compatibility for organ, tissue, or bone marrow transplantation. They ensure the accuracy and quality of tests that match donors and recipients, supervise laboratory staff, maintain compliance with regulatory standards, and often participate in clinical decision-making for transplant cases. These directors typically hold advanced degrees in immunology, pathology, or a related field, and are certified by relevant boards. Their expertise is critical to the success and safety of transplant procedures.

What is the difference between Histocompatibility Director vs Histocompatibility Laboratory Supervisor?

AspectHistocompatibility DirectorHistocompatibility Laboratory Supervisor
CredentialsTypically requires certification (e.g., ASHI), advanced degree, leadership experienceCertifications preferred, technical expertise, laboratory experience
Work EnvironmentOversees entire histocompatibility program, administrative and leadership dutiesManages daily lab operations, supervises technical staff
Employer & IndustryHospitals, transplant centers, reference labsLaboratories within healthcare or research institutions

The main difference is that the Histocompatibility Director holds a leadership role overseeing the entire program, including administrative responsibilities, while the Histocompatibility Laboratory Supervisor manages daily technical operations and staff. Both roles require specialized certifications and experience, but the director's role is broader and more strategic.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Histocompatibility Director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Histocompatibility Director, you need in-depth knowledge of immunogenetics, laboratory management, and transplantation science, typically supported by a doctoral degree and certification such as ABHI (American Board of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics) director-level credentials. Familiarity with molecular diagnostics platforms, HLA typing technologies, and laboratory information management systems (LIMS) is essential. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help in managing teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with clinicians. These skills and qualifications are crucial for accurate testing, patient safety, and the effective functioning of transplant programs.
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Blood Bank Medical Director

Blood Bank Medical Director

Tufts Medicine

$279K - $310K/yr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Tufts Medicine rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 35 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine of Tufts Medical Center, Tufts Medicine, is seeking a full-time Director of Transfusion Medicine. The Transfusion Medicine service oversees the blood bank and immunohematology testing, stem cell collection laboratory activities and the apheresis unit. Candidates with expertise and interest in other areas of laboratory medicine such as HLA/histocompatibility, hematology/hematopathology, special coagulation or molecular pathology are encouraged to apply.


How you'll transform patient care:

  • You'll provide medical leadership and oversight of the transfusion medicine services, which includes the Blood Bank, apheresis unit and the stem cell processing laboratory.

  • You'll lead a team to optimize blood product utilization, maintain medically appropriate transfusion practices, and, ensure adherence and compliance with local/state, federal and accrediting agency standards.

  • You'll provide coverage of the in-patient and out-patient transfusion and apheresis services, including medical consultation on transfusion-related issues for patient care.

  • You will be involved with the collection, cryopreservation and issuance of hematopoietic stem cell products

  • Depending on interest and qualifications, you may provide coverage for the HLA, special coagulation, hematology/hematopathology or other areas of the clinical laboratory.

  • You'll have ample opportunities and support for clinical, translational, and basic science research

  • You'll qualify for an academic appointment at Tufts University School of Medicine at a rank commensurate with experience

Who you are:

  • Possess an MD/DO degree

  • Board Certified in Clinical Pathology, or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, or Internal Medicine, with additional Board Certification/eligibility in Transfusion Medicine

  • The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of transfusion medicine practice and familiarity with blood banking and cellular therapy regulatory requirements (i.e. AABB/CAP, FDA, FACT).

  • Committed to teaching and clinical service

  • Licensed and/or eligible to practice Medicine in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

  • Qualify for a faculty appointment at Tufts University School of Medicine and participate in resident and medical student teaching

  • A portfolio of clinical research activities and/or funded or transferable research is a plus

Why join our team:

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), the Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies (AABB), and the American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI). The Clinical Laboratories perform approximately two million tests with the Blood Bank supporting close to 15,000 blood transfusions annually. The Transfusion Medicine service provides clinical support to robust organ (cardiac, kidney and liver) transplant and hematopoietic progenitor cell transplant programs, a level 1 trauma center, as well as the entire range of surgical, oncologic/cancer and high-risk obstetrical patients. The Anatomic Pathology service accessions approximately twenty thousand (20,000) specimens annually to include a variety of biopsies and large surgical specimens.

The salary range for this position is $279,877 - $310,250 annually. Actual compensation will be determined during the selection process and is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, internal equity, and academic rank.

At Tufts Medicine, we view this investment not merely as compensation, but as recognition of the significant impact you will have in advancing our mission and shaping the future of patient care, research, and education.

Why Tufts Medicine:

Tufts Medical Center is a proud member of Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine brings together providers and organizations with a shared vision of high-quality care delivered in the setting that serves our patients best. Together, Tufts Medicine brings together the strength of both academic medicine and community care. This opportunity is fully academic but our Department does include both academic and non-academic community-based locations.

Tufts Medical Center is an internationally respected, 400-bed, tertiary care academic medical center located in downtown Boston, adjacent to the Tufts University School of Medicine and a proud member of the Tufts Medicine Healthcare System. The Medical Center is known for its basic, translational and clinical science research as well as its expertise in health policy. The Medical Center is in the top 10 percent of independent institutions receiving federal research funding. Our mission of advancing knowledge and training students to become future investigators drives us forward to quickly turn innovative research into pioneering care.

Location: Tufts Medical Center, the principal teaching hospital for Tufts University School of Medicine, is located in vibrant downtown Boston.

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