General Summary of Position Serves as the UNOS and/or OTTR Super User for the Transplant Program. Assumes leadership role with the interdisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes through data-driven metrics. Maintains transplant data tracking in accordance with OPTN and CMS requirements and internally established standards.Responsible for maintenance and workflow governing internal transplant database (OTTR).These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for data collection and reporting for pre and post transplant patients. Maintains transplant data tracking in accordance with CMS and OPTN requirements. Responsible for the validity and accuracy of all reported data.

Independently collects, prepares, organizes and enters data into required databases as appropriate.Collaborates with staff within the division as well as throughout the hospital to obtain transplant patient data and report it accurately to governing bodies. Provides statistical information to UNOS.

Assists the Transplant Administrator in maintaining departmental policies in accordance with CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid) final rulings and OPTN (Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network) policy.

Maintains regularly updated quality dashboards with transplant metrics throughout all phases of patient care. Responsible for regular chart reviews to ensure quality standards are being met. Assists in preparation of reports for QAPI meetings.

Serves as the liaison between OTTR representatives and the transplant program's end users. Responsible for collecting and conveying end user improvement requests to the database vendor. Responsible for all system customization and maintenance of existing data. Provides ongoing testing/validation of OTTR database information.

Coordinates periodic updates of the database. Maintains a current database version that is supported by the OTTR vendor. Responsible for testing all database changes in the Test environment and for final quality control of proposed changes.

Provides regular database training and ongoing site support for all employees. Maintains an updated database of help and how-to documents. Collaborates with staff within the division as well as throughout the hospital to implement efficient database operation.

Assists with data entry, data tracking and clinical data review for Morbidity and Mortality Meetings, as well as adverse event reviews.

Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Graduate of an accredited college or university.requiredand
• Bachelor's degreerequiredand
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursingpreferred

Experience

• 3-4 years Three to five years of related research/transplant data experience preferred and
• Previous transplant patient experience and contributions to clinical research preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• RN- Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensurepreferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent understanding of implementing and maintaining transplant database.
• Must be detail-oriented, and have familiarity with necessary computer/database software and hardware.
• Understanding of professional healthcare practice to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of patient relations and education; familiarity with clinical research protocols; Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities.We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
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