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Placement Coordinator

LOPA
Covington, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/21/2024
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/21/2025

Job Title: Placement Coordinator I

Department: Clinical

Reports to: Director of Surgical Services

Exemption: Non-Exempt

Date Revised: 10/30/2020


Position Summary

Responsible for the allocation of organs and the coordination of the organ donation process during the recovery of organs for transplantation and research. Develops and maintains a positive professional liaison between LOPA and the medical/civic community. Utilizes discretion and sensitivity with respect to the circumstances, views and beliefs of others in all interactions, including donor families.


Essential Functions

  • Coordination of the multi organ donation process with respect to organ allocation including assessing patient records, sharing information with transplant centers, and ensuring equitable allocation of donated organs
  • Reviews BD notes, DRAI, authorization form, DCD consult and death note, serology results, HLA results, OR documentation, and all relevant paperwork for accuracy
  • Facilitation of data documentation and reporting mechanisms as required by LOPA and OPTN
  • Completes initial entry of donor information in UNET and updates as needed
  • Interpret and apply OPTN standards for organ sharing
  • Communicates with Recovery Coordinator regarding donor condition and history
  • Communicates with transplant centers regarding donor history, condition, transportation of organs/specimens, anatomy, and any other relevant information
  • Communicates with AOC, APC, and Recovery Coordinator a clear plan of allocation with intent to place every organ viable for transplant
  • Facilitates organs and tissues for research once transplantation is no longer an option
  • Verifies that recovery surgeons are in the ACIN database
  • Coordinates travel arrangements for recovery teams
  • Knowledge of how to transport tissue, blood and organs to ensure optimal condition of each
  • Complete all required documentation related to donor referral and recovery


Job Role Expectations

  • Maintains competency annually, reviews and completes all assigned tasks in Q-Pulse by assigned deadline
  • Effective communication with internal and external colleagues
  • Adheres to all LOPA, AOPO, and UNOS guidelines relevant to the organ recovery processes
  • Maintains BLS certification
  • Attends monthly meetings, assigned educational opportunities, and other assigned scheduled events


Organizational Expectations

  • Upholds LOPA core values of selfless, authentic and passionate
  • Use constructive and positive communication
  • Be a team player
  • Hold yourself and other accountable
  • Keep a positive attitude
  • Be respectful of others
  • Timely completion of all required educational training, tasks and SOP reviews by assigned due date


Role Progression

  • Progression to Placement Coordinator II includes successful completion of Placement Coordinator I orientation and competency in all requirements of the Placement Coordinator I job role.
  • Completion of LOPA’s preceptor program


Work Environment

  • Possible exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, airborne illnesses, hazardous materials, pharmacological agents with little likelihood of harm if established health precautions are followed.
  • May, at times, have exposure to blood, packaged organs and tissues for transplant and/or research in a hospital setting or while in the office.
  • Possible mental and visual fatigue associated with detailed work
  • Work is done indoors in an office setting
  • Work in a fast-paced environment with a sometimes demanding time schedule


Physical Demands

  • Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
  • Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
  • Reaching with hands and arms
  • Adjusting or moving objects up to 10 pounds in all directions.
  • Communicating with others verbally and electronically to exchange information.
  • Stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching
  • Considerable time spent walking
  • Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
  • Use of fine motor skills
  • Doing work that requires visual acuity
  • Need for ability to hear
  • Operating IV pumps, medical equipment
  • Operating motor vehicles.
  • Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
  • Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
  • Medium work that includes moving or lifting objects up to 50 pounds.


Work Hours

  • Full time, On-Call position
  • Scheduled up to 12 days/24 call shifts per month
  • Available as needed Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm unless on PTO
  • Holiday call rotation of each individual holiday
  • Maintains personal and professional balance, takes care of self


Education and Experience

  • Medical terminology with experience in patient care setting
  • RN, LPN, CST preferred
  • Previous OPO experience


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite
  • Ability to deliver effective and professional verbal and written communication
  • Ability to establish and maintain relationships with internal and external colleagues
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding and to solve problems
  • Ability to be flexible in a dynamic work environment
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

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