Donor Management Coordinator 3, FT, UHealth Campus
University of Miami

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The UHealth System at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Donor Management Coordinator 3

The Donor Management Coordinator 3 coordinates and manages cadaver donors for organ procurement with on-call responsibilities. In addition, the Donor Management Coordinator 3 directs clinical support of potential organ donors, and educates and provides organ procurement in-services to healthcare professionals. Moreover, the Donor Management Coordinator 3 reports to regulatory agencies, such as the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), and participates in continuing clinical research.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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.
• 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.

Education:

Associate degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Certification in relevant specialty or field

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

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).

University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental benefits, tuition remission, vacation, paid holidays and much more. https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/employment-laws-eo/index.html

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University of Miami School of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

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. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:
Full time

Employee Type:
Staff

Pay Grade:
c107

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