Donation Support Coordinator - Legacy of Hope
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Position Description: Schedule: Shifts Varies 24 hour call shiftLocation: Birmingham AreaBenefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.The Donation Support Coordinator (DSC) is a critical position which requires the ability to think critically and quickly determine best course of action in the highly dynamic organ donation process. The role encompasses the allocation of organs, their surgical recovery, perfusion, packaging and transportation. The DSC will be trained to perform assigned role responsibilities. The DSC will receive organ import offers from outside agencies and communicate those offers with the appropriate local transplant surgeon utilizing pathways and relying on their extensive training when a situation presents itself and it is not covered by protocol or pathway. If an organ is accepted, the DSC coordinates the travel arrangements related to recovery and transport. The DSC will participate in abdominal organ allocation for local LoH donors which will require this individual to have excellent communication skill and judgement. The DSC will perform intra-operative sterile packaging, in-situ perfusion, identification of renal anatomy and other recovery duties as determined. DSC will also be responsible for placing and removing local and imported kidneys on the renal perfusion machines and monitor the perfusion of kidneys, troubleshooting specific technical difficulties should they arise. DSCs are required to complete all documentation accurately and promptly. The DSC is expected to comply with all LoH standard operating procedures (SOPs), local, state, and federal requirements as applicable. The DSC will take 10-13 days of 24-hour call shifts per month. Position Requirements: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Required: Vocational certificate or degree in Nursing, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Technologist or biological sciences degree required. Should be licensed or certified within their field of practice as applicable. Previous surgical or medical experience in organ or tissue donation industry may substitute for education requirement.Preferred: Bachelor's degree, CPTC, or CPT certification, prior experience at an organ procurement organizationLICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION: Required: Valid driver's license and ability to be insured. TRAITS & SKILLS: Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one's own work; (3) work independently and on a flexible schedule; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs. UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.