Transfusion Safety Officer - DeGowin Blood Center

UIOWA • Iowa City, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Pathology is seeking a Transfusion Safety Officer to, under the direction of the Transfusion Service Medical Director and the Pathology Quality Manager, examine and improve all systems associated with transfusion processes to ensure the safest possible transfusion experience. This position serves an important role in improving transfusion safety through education and active surveillance of the transfusion process including but not limited to: patient identification, blood administration, ordering practices, transfusion reactions, incidents and near misses. Position will support Transfusion Medicine program by developing and delivering a management model which assists hospital customers improve the quality of their transfusion processes and promotes safe, cost-effective blood management & transfusion therapy. This position is 100% time, Monday-Friday from 0800-1630. The Department of Pathology is part of UI Health Care, a comprehensive health sciences center that serves Iowa and the region, as well as patients referred from the United States and overseas. The Clinical Laboratories are well recognized for providing outstanding and comprehensive care to the patients we serve. The breadth and depth of services provided are amongst the best in the country. The educational programs that the department participates in includes medical students, clinical laboratory scientists as well as biomedical scientists.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Medical Laboratory Sciences, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years of experience in transfusion medicine or a clinical nursing setting with transfusion experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• General knowledge of laboratory principles and techniques, and knowledge of regulations and accreditation standards related to blood transfusion.
• Ability to organize, analyze, and evaluate data related to transfusion medicine and utilization.
• Ability to apply evidence-based guidelines to improve clinical outcomes
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with an interdisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

• BB(ASCP), SBB(ASCP), or other related specialty certification in a related field
• Experience in an academic medical center, preferably in Transfusion Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with medical, technical, and nursing personnel across departments to identify, implement, and evaluate various strategies for blood conservation.
• Reviews and investigates Patient Safety Reports related to blood transfusions.
• Provides education to physicians, nurses, technologists and patients/families on the benefits, risks and alternatives of blood transfusion.
• Leads and facilitates the transfusion-related hospital committees such as Transfusion Workgroup, quality teams and cross-functional teams to develop, educate and practice safe blood transfusion activities.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the organization in meeting Joint Commission, AABB, and CAP accreditation standards.
• Serves as primary clinical interface with clinicians and clinical units engaging in transfusion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level