Transfusion Medicine / Therapeutic Apheresis

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO (USA). Pathology Associates of Albuquerque (PAA) is recruiting for a clinically-oriented full-time transfusion medicine (TM) board certified/eligible specialist to join a successful and growing full-service private practice of 22+ pathologists, including 5 TM specialists. PAA provides pathology services to several hospital systems as well as single regional and specialty hospitals (20 hospitals collectively), with a need for a deputy TM/Patient Blood Management (PBM) director at our largest system (with services in cardiothoracic surgery, solid organ transplantation, hematology/oncology, ECMO, COG-certified pediatric oncology, pediatric surgery and neonatology). Additional duties include participation in: 1) a robust therapeutic apheresis and photopheresis service, 2) progressive clinical PBM activities including inpatient and outpatient iron infusion consultation, 3) a non-oncology infusion service providing specific benign hematology consultations (additional training and graded responsibility provided), 4) TM and general CP call coverage of all hospital contracts as well as a large regional reference laboratory, and 5) a special coagulation reference laboratory with emphasis on clinical engagement and synoptic sign-outs. We are strongly oriented toward quality and utilization. Opportunities for lab directorships as we continue to grow.

PAA members value education and maintain volunteer faculty status at more than one academic center, and the TM providers continue to enjoy participating in medical student, resident and fellow education (lectures, labs, precepting) at levels of their own discretion.

Compensation, vacation and benefits are highly competitive. Current fellows are welcome to apply. Incredible outdoor and cultural offerings in sunny, beautiful New Mexico!

To apply or inquire, please contact:

Arand Pierce, MD
Vice President
Pathology Associates of Albuquerque, PA
P.O. Box 26666 – PHS – Lab – S1
Albuquerque, NM 87125-6666
Email: arand.pierce@tricore.org

Visit us at: www.paapathology.com

[24 January 2020, #9226]

AP/CP Board-Certified Pathologist

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO (USA). The New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS) Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (P&LMS) is seeking a highly motivated AP/CP board-certified pathologist with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join four AP/CP board-certified pathologists. Applicants should have a strong background and recent experience in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology with interest or expertise in Toxicology.

The NMVAHCS P&LMS provides laboratory services and oversight to 13 community-based outpatient clinics located throughout New Mexico and southwestern Colorado. P&LMS is a large robust multidisciplinary clinical laboratory providing services in chemistry, toxicology, immunology, therapeutic drug monitoring, microbiology, molecular pathology, hematology, blood bank, ancillary testing, surgical pathology and cytopathology. P&LMS performs approximately 2.4 million tests annually with a staff of 70 employees.

This position will be full-time employment with the NMVAHCS. Applicants must be eligible for an academic appointment with the University of New Mexico School of Medicine Department of Pathology. Faculty track and academic rank will be determined based upon qualifications and experience. P&LMS provides surgical pathology and microbiology rotations for UNM pathology residents, UNM medical students, and VA-based podiatry residents. Teaching opportunities include rotations and didactic lectures for pathology residents, clinical residents / fellows, and medical students.

For complete details of this position, or to apply, please visit USAJOBS. Interested candidates may also contact:

Larry Massie, MD
Chief, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service
New Mexico VA Health Care Systems
1501 San Pedro, SE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87108
Email: Larry.Massie@va.gov

[27 February 2020, #9366]