Job Description:

WHY CHOOSE US?
As one of the nation's premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.

We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.

The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women's Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.

At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

The Medical Officer will oversee the development and implementation of all medical policies and procedures of the assigned division and blood regions. Interact with hospital customers and coordinate communication among the blood services regions and the local and national medical community. Provide accurate and timely medical and technical consultation in transfusion medicine to all operational areas of the division and to its customers. Promote the image of the Red Cross in the medical community by serving on transfusion committees, medical and technical advisory committees and external committees of AABB, CAP, ASFA, and other professional organizations. Perform all duties and medical responsibilities in compliance with Red Cross standard operating procedures, federal regulations (i.e., CFR, OSHA, CLIA), state and local regulations, and the consent decree. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD

1. Manage Medical Directors including, but not limited to hiring, training, coaching, evaluating and disciplining to form a coherent and skilled field medical team and enhance the operational success of the Red Cross.
2. Arrange for adequate coverage of all medical functions in the division and facilitate cross-coverage agreements among Medical Directors. Ensure sound medical decisions across the division in cooperation with BHQ Medical Office to ensure a consistent approach in blood center activities in the division.
3. Serve with division leadership and provide guidance to senior management teams. May also serve as the designee for the Chief Executive Officer. Medical Consultant in Transfusion Service, Patient Services, Patient Blood Management. Provide medical consultation in transfusion medicine, blood banking and patient services to hospital customers.

4. Organize and participate in regional Medical and Technical Advisory Committees or equivalent programs for hospital customers. Provide continuing medical education to external customers and internal audiences.
5. Promote the safe and effective use of blood components through interactions with hospital customers, and participation on transfusion committees and professional organization committees (i.e., AABB, CAP).
6. Direct patient service programs including but not limited to therapeutic apheresis, stem cell collection and processing, perioperative autologous cell salvage, and patient blood management as needed. Medical Oversight of Blood Center Operations and Regulated Activities
7. Direct the medical aspects of regulated blood center operations including collections, donor management, recipient & donor adverse reactions, suspect product investigations and other operational systems. Participate in the development of national procedures, policies or position statements on medical criteria for donor eligibility and safety, component quality, and transfusion practice. Investigate concerns and complaints related to donor complications, customer service, or hospital relationships including notification of Executive Leadership, as necessary; plan and implement appropriate corrective actions. Serve as CLIA Laboratory Director for regulated collection activities in assigned regions, immunohematology laboratories, HLA laboratories, stem cell collection and processing, and/or national testing laboratories.

100% Remote- Candidates can live anywhere in the eastern US

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Education: M.D. or D.O. degree with post-graduate training/specialization in blood banking/transfusion medicine is required. Board certified or eligible in internal medicine, pediatrics or clinical pathology. Board certified or eligible in blood banking/transfusion medicine or equivalent is highly desirable. Must be licensed in the state of the primary site of the assigned regions and other states served by the regions and/or division, as needed. Must obtain and maintain professional credentials in medicine, including but not limited to state medical licensure, laboratory director certification and specialty boards. DEA certification may be required.
Experience: 10 years of experience in blood banking/transfusion medicine, or related field. Experience in blood center operations with increasing levels of responsibility is highly desirable. Experience in relevant medical/scientific research and scholarly activities sufficient to warrant academic appointment is highly desirable. Management Experience: 7 years of management experience required.

Skills & Abilities: Extensive knowledge of current/projected trends in transfusion medicine/blood banking and hospital health care and knowledge of medical/technical principles of blood center operations is required.
Customer Focus, teamwork and collaboration ensure customer satisfaction and maximize internal/external relationships. Effective presentation skills with a variety of internal/external individuals and groups. Possesses active and attentive listening. Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement. Ability to effectively set priorities and apply sound judgement to accomplish goals. Ability to work on a team.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE

Experience in Transfusion Medicine/Blood Banking services, Apheresis services, CLIA Lab, or Stem Cell collection and/or Stem Cell processing.

Location: ( regular travel & remote)

Travel: Regular Travel to south-eastern states (Georgia) will be required.

*Combination of candidate's education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description's minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The work environment will consist of moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones and printers, light traffic). The employee must have the ability to work in a small cubicle and have the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:
We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.

* Medical, Dental Vision plans

* Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

* PTO + Holidays

* 401K with 5% match

* Paid Family Leave

* Employee Assistance

* Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term

* Service Awards and recognition

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Interested in Volunteering?

Life's emergencies don't stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission.

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