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University of Miami Donor Management Coordinator 1 in Miami, Florida
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$7,500 Sign On Bonus
The Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency https://www.laora.org/ at the University of Miami is currently seeking a full time Donor Management Coordinator 1. The Donor Management Coordinator 1 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. In addition to direct clinical support of potential organ donors, this position will also educate and provide organ procurement in-services to health care professionals in donor hospitals and be responsible for reporting to regulatory agencies, such as the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) and participating in continuing clinical research.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS:
Responds to potential donor referrals in all applicable hospitals within the South Florida area. 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.
Conducts educational programs for the community and healthcare professionals to raise public awareness of the need for organ and tissue donors.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Bachelor’s or Associates's Degree or work experience, or related certifications such as RN, CRT, Foreign MD or EMT/paramedic.
Certification and Licensing:
Credentials/Licensure: CPTC Preferred. Credential as RN (preferred), CRT, Foreign MD, EMT/Paramedic, etc. with ACLS and BLS certifications, and PALS (optional)
CPTC must be obtained within two years of hiring. LAORA will provide the training necessary to achieve this industry best certification.
Experience:
1 years Critical Care/Intensive Care work experience or 1-year OPO experience.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
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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.
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Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Pay Grade:
H9