Procurement Transplant Coordinator III - Legacy of Hope

Schedule: 10-12 24hr Shifts Required - Shifts Vary

Location: Birmingham Area

Benefits 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 Procurement Transplant Coordinator III (PTC III) should be readily able to respond to organ and tissue donor referrals. The PTC III identifies and manages organ and tissue donors, receives import offers from outside OPO’s, participates in organ allocation, and assists in the recovery and distribution of organs and tissues for transplantation. The PTC III is also responsible for developing hospitals to increase donation. The PTC III performs both public and professional education.

Position Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required: Must possess qualifications for one of the following: CRT or RRT, LPN, RN, or PA and exhibit skills necessary to perform the duties of a PTC II independently. A minimum of at least five (5) years experience in organ procurement is required, as well as, recertification by the American Board of Transplant Coordinators which confirms continuing education in the field.

Preferred: Exhibits skills necessary to develop a public and professional education program in a designated region of the OPO.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION:

Required: Certification through the American Board of Transplant Coordinators, and maintain active status through renewal. Current licensure/certification as required by professional organizations in area that employee is degreed (CRT, RRT, LPN, RN, PA). Completion of BCLS and/or ACLS from American Heart Association (AHA) is required.

Preferred:

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 one’s own work; (3) work independently; (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; (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs; (12) Skilled at managing complex process and ability to prioritize responsibilities with high level of critical thinking and (13) Display effective public speaking ability.