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The American Red Cross is seeking a Medical Officer to provide expert consultation, education, and oversight in transfusion medicine. This role ensures the safe execution of programs and promotes knowledge-sharing both internally and externally. You’ll lead patient services, guide medical communications, and help shape medical policies and procedures. This position also supports and mentors volunteers who contribute to our mission.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD:

• Provide medical consultation in transfusion medicine, blood banking, and patient services to hospital clients, fostering strong and collaborative relationships.

• Deliver continuing medical education to internal and external audiences, promoting safe and effective use of blood components.

• Lead patient service programs such as therapeutic apheresis, stem cell collection and processing, perioperative autologous cell salvage, and patient blood management.

• Oversee medical aspects of regulated blood center operations including donor management, recipient adverse reactions, and product investigations.

• Contribute to the development of policies and procedures related to donor eligibility, component quality, and transfusion practices.

• Serve as CLIA Laboratory Director for regulated collection activities and laboratories including immunohematology, HLA, stem cell, and national testing labs.

• Investigate donor and recipient concerns, transfusion-related issues, and customer service complaints, ensuring timely resolution and appropriate leadership notification.

• Support, mentor, and guide volunteers to enhance their contributions and professional development.

This role is Hybrid with preferred residence in greater Nashville, TN (southern region) St Louis, MO;

Travel: 30-50% Ability to travel within Region. This position is NOT eligible for relocation assistance.

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Strong customer focus and collaborative mindset
  • Effective communication and presentation skills
  • Active listening and inclusive decision-making
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and apply sound judgment
  • Team-oriented approach
• Travel: Occasional travel may 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).

• Education: M.D. or D.O. with post-graduate specialization in transfusion medicine. Board certification or eligibility in internal medicine, pediatrics, or clinical pathology required.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Strong customer focus and collaborative mindset
  • Effective communication and presentation skills
  • Active listening and inclusive decision-making
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and apply sound judgment
  • Team-oriented approach
• Travel: Occasional travel may 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).

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:

• Board certification or eligibility in transfusion medicine or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in blood banking, transfusion medicine, or blood center operations.
• Proven ability to lead complex medical programs and collaborate across departments.

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About American Red Cross

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