Open Rank of Pathology

The Department of Pathology at the University of New Mexico Hospital (UNMH) is seeking qualified applicants for an open-rank clinician-educator track faculty position in the Transfusion Medicine Division. The successful applicant will receive an academic appointment at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine at a rank commensurate with their experience, and opportunities for laboratory directorships will be available.

For consideration, the candidate must have strong knowledge and experience in transfusion medicine, including therapeutic apheresis, stem cell collection and processing, immunohematology, transfusion products management, and regulatory compliance. Experience in laboratory hemostasis is also desirable but not required.

The applicant will report to the current Medical Director of the Blood Bank and share clinical coverage and educational responsibilities with the other members of the Transfusion Division, including didactics and service-related teaching for pathology and laboratory medicine residents and interdepartmental teaching of Medical School students, residents, and fellows (e.g., anesthesia, internal medicine, nephrology, hematology/oncology, etc.).

The Transfusion Medicine Division supports the University of New Mexico Health and Sciences Center, which includes a comprehensive cancer center and UNMH. UNMH is a 527-bed tertiary hospital and the only Level 1 Trauma Center in the state located in the middle of Albuquerque. UNMH specializes in trauma, burns, high-risk obstetrics, cardiothoracic surgery, adult and pediatric hematology/oncology, renal transplant, stem cell transplantation, and neonatal intensive care. UNMH's blood bank is accredited by CAP and AABB. It transfuses approximately 17,000 blood products annually to adult and pediatric populations. The apheresis consultation service performs approximately 800-1000 procedures annually, including inpatient and outpatient red cell and plasma exchanges, extracorporeal photopheresis, leukocytapheresis, including autologous/allogeneic stem cell transplants, and other cellular therapies, including CAR-T.

The successful applicant will work in cooperation with TriCore Reference Laboratories, a nonprofit organization sponsored by University Hospital and Presbyterian Medical Services, to provide medical oversight for transfusion service operations. TriCore is New Mexico's largest reference laboratory and one of the largest clinical laboratories in the United States (www.tricore.org).

The position offers a competitive salary and 6-year promotion cycle, along with a strong commitment to work-life balance.

Position Highlights:

• Collaborative Environment: Leverage our partnership with TriCore Reference Laboratory, which provides much in-house esoteric testing for solid tumors.
• Remote/After-Hours Coverage: Many after-hours calls may be completed from home.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes robust retirement plans with a significant employer contribution. Employees may choose between a defined contribution plan and a defined benefit plan (similar to pension). Additional tax-deferred voluntary retirement plans (403(b) and 457(b)) are also available. Medical, Dental, Basic Life, and Long-Term Disability coverage is provided.
• Medical Liability Coverage through the New Mexico Risk Management Division as set forth in the New Mexico Tort Claims Act.
• Annual Leave: Accrual of 21 days per year (252 hours maximum accrual) plus 15 days of paid holidays.
• Easily accessible divisional research funds for those interested in research.
• Optional paid research activities through TriCore Research Institute.
• Relocation packages.
• Tuition Remission and Dependent Education Program.
• Yearly renewing CME funds.
• Free access to a fully stocked on-site gym and physician's lounge with complimentary food/beverages.

Why Join Us?

• The UNM Division of Transfusion Medicine provides a competitive schedule at competitive pay and is located in a beautiful region ideal for an active lifestyle (world class skiing, fly-fishing, hiking, and biking). The residency program encompasses 16 positions, and the Department has active fellowship programs in general surgical pathology with the option of independent sign-out, cytopathology with training in palpable FNAs, forensic pathology, hematopathology, molecular genetic pathology, and transfusion medicine. Faculty are encouraged to develop professionally in a collaborative environment with opportunities for innovative research and teaching.