Section Director of Transfusion Medicine

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Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not‑for‑profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota serves kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free‑standing hospitals, nine primary‑care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites.

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BC/BE in Clinical Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology. BC/BE in Transfusion Medicine.

In this exciting leadership role, you will provide strategic and clinical oversight of the Transfusion Medicine Service. The service currently performs approximately 9,000 transfusions per year and is accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Your guidance will be instrumental in supporting the continued growth and expansion of the program, ensuring that the highest standards are maintained throughout this exciting period of advancement.

With full institutional approval already secured, the program is actively pursuing FACT accreditation, opening the door to expanded care for children with cancer and blood disorders. This next chapter includes the expansion of cellular and gene therapy services and autologous bone marrow transplantation. Candidates with experience building or advancing cellular therapy programs toward FACT accreditation will find a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact.

You’ll join a collegial, multispecialty group of eight pathologists within a department known for strong collaboration and close consultative relationships across clinical and surgical services.

Call responsibilities are shared with an established local moonlighting team on an approximate 1:4 rotation.

• Clinical competency and expertise in caring for hospitalized children.
• Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics.
• Knowledge of common medication, side effects and contraindications.
• In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Respect for patient’s confidentiality.
• Compassionate and approachable.
• Responsible and trustworthy.

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All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.