Donor Management Coordinator 1 (H)

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The Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency https://www.laora.org/ at UHealth is currently seeking a part time Donor Management Coordinator 1. The Donor Management Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and management of cadaver donors for organ procurement with on-call responsibilities under Chief Medical Officer and the Organ Procurement Manager of LAORA. The incumbent in this position responds on-site to potential donor referrals called in to LAORA service in all Donor Service Area Hospitals as soon as possible within the confines of Dade, Monroe, Broward, Collier, Palm Beach, St. Lucie counties and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. The incumbent will be required to provide availability and be available to work on weekends and overnight shifts.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Evaluates donation suitability based on information collected from the patient’s hospital chart, current health status, dialogue with hospital staff, and physical examination.

• Performs an independent assessment of potential donors to ensure donor meets medical criteria for donation.

• Formulates donor maintenance plan to preserve transplantable organs, based on available clinical knowledge.

• Reports clinical information that may be relevant to donation process.

• Ensures organs for transplantation are appropriately preserved and that consent is obtained in accordance with donor management protocols and Florida statutes.

• Checks with medical examiner’s office for potential tissue donors and performs the necessary screening to ensure quality tissue for transplant.

• Takes calls from the donor referral hotline and evaluates potential donors.

• Collaborates with Hospital Services Department to educate and provide organ procurement in-services in donor hospital to professionals, e.g., neurosurgeons, trauma physicians, ICU nurses.

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Associate’s degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Certification in relevant specialty or field

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

• Commitment to the University’s core values.

• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

• Proficiency in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office).

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Job Status:

Part time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H9