Transfusion Safety Officer - Part Time

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
The Transfusion Safety Officer (TSO) is a key member of the transfusion medicine team responsible for promoting the safe, effective, and evidence-based use of blood and blood components throughout the institution. The TSO is a liaison between the Blood Bank, clinical teams, nursing, and hospital administration to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and reduce transfusion-related adverse events.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

• Experience

3 years of clinical experience in nursing

Preferred

• Experience

Experience in quality assurance, risk management, or safety programs is strongly preferred

JOB DUTIES

• Monitor transfusion practices and identify opportunities for quality improvement, including adverse event reporting, near-miss tracking, and root cause analysis.
• Facilitate investigation and documentation of transfusion reactions and events, working closely with clinicians and laboratory staff.
• Lead educational efforts related to transfusion safety, including clinician and nursing education on transfusion best practices, consent, administration, and monitoring.
• Collaborate with the transfusion committee to develop policies, protocols, and metrics for safe transfusion practices.
• Ensure institutional compliance with regulatory standards from CAP, AABB, Joint Commission, FDA, and other accrediting bodies.
• Participate in audits, inspections, and accreditation preparation activities.
• Provide real-time consultative support for transfusion-related questions or issues during business hours
• Coordinate multidisciplinary reviews of sentinel events involving transfusion-related harm
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.