Center Medical Director

Center Medical Director role at Join Parachute

Department: Center Medical

Location: Clovis, NM

Compensation: $150.00 / hour

Type: Contract

Work Week: 4-6 hours a week

Hourly Rate: $150

Medical and Laboratory Leadership

• Lead and manage the medical and laboratory operations, ensuring they are conducted with the highest standards of care and compliance.
• Serve as the primary contact for health departments and regulatory agencies, ensuring all procedures meet CLIA regulations.
• Monitor donor suitability, safety, and product quality, providing valuable insights to enhance operations.

Staff Training and Development

• Empower and equip the medical staff with the necessary training and certifications, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
• Provide compassionate guidance during challenging donor reactions and support in confidential counseling for those with concerning test results.

Commitment to Quality

• Establish and maintain a quality-focused approach to laboratory testing, ensuring accuracy and reliability in every aspect.
• Regularly review quality assurance reports and test results, ensuring that all procedures are followed meticulously.
• Create a safe and supportive laboratory environment, ensuring it meets all physical and environmental standards.

Regulatory and Safety Assurance

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, including 21 CFR 630.3(i) and 21 CFR 630.5, safeguarding both donors and staff.
• Manage donor counseling, testing, and follow-up care with a focus on safety and well-being.

Collaborative Communication

• Offer constructive feedback to Center Operations Management and the Quality Assurance team, working together to continually improve processes.
• Participate in senior leadership meetings, contributing your expertise to help guide the Center’s success.

• Doctor of Medicine, Osteopathy, or Podiatric Medicine with the appropriate state licenses.
• Certification in anatomic or clinical pathology is ideal, though equivalent qualifications will be considered.
• A minimum of one year directing or supervising laboratory testing, with a focus on quality and safety, or 20 continuing medical education credits or equivalent laboratory training.
• A valid state‑issued medical license in good standing is required.
• Board certifications as applicable to the role.

• You will occasionally be involved in more hands‑on activities, including lifting or moving.
• This role involves frequent use of hands, fingers, and wrists, with some exposure to hazardous chemicals and blood borne pathogens.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided and required for specific tasks or areas.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both the safety of our donors and the quality of our operations, all while working within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Director

Temporary

Health Care Provider