Donor Management Coordinator 1

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet. $7,500 Sign On Bonus 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 Any appropriate combination of education, certifications and/or related experience will be considered. 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). #ED-LI1 CC01125 Any appropriate combination of education, certifications and/or related experience will be considered. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. 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