Transfusion Safety Clinical Specialist

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum and provide training to physicians, nurses, technologists, and patients on evidence-based transfusion practices
• Utilize quality improvement tools like LEAN, root cause analysis, and FMEA to improve blood transfusion safety
• Collaborate with Nursing Councils, Blood Bank Medical Director, and various committees to develop and review policies and procedures
• Identify, implement, and evaluate blood conservation strategies across the organization
• Collect and distribute blood utilization data, including blood use, waste, and transfusion reactions
• Conduct audits related to blood utilization and investigate utilization trends

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in nursing
• 3-5 years of previous job-related experience
• Current Illinois RN License
• Eligibility for Board Certification
• Knowledge of transfusion risks, benefits, alternatives, and regulations
• Expertise in transfusion administration and patient monitoring
• Demonstrated success with project management and change management

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• 6-10 years of job-related experience

About the Company

UChicago Medicine has been at the forefront of medicine since 1899, providing superior healthcare with compassion and advancing medical innovation to serve the health needs of the community.