Donation Support Coordinator - Legacy of Hope

Position Overview

Shift: Full-time

Schedule: Shift varies 24 hour call shift

Entity: UA Health Services Foundation

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Description

The Donation Support Coordinator (DSC) is a critical position which requires the ability to think critically and quickly determine best course of action in the highly dynamic organ donation process. The role encompasses the allocation of organs, their surgical recovery, perfusion, packaging and transportation. The DSC will be trained to perform assigned role responsibilities. The DSC will receive organ import offers from outside agencies and communicate those offers with the appropriate local transplant surgeon utilizing pathways and relying on their extensive training when a situation presents itself and it is not covered by protocol or pathway. If an organ is accepted, the DSC coordinates the travel arrangements related to recovery and transport. The DSC will participate in abdominal organ allocation for local LoH donors which will require this individual to have excellent communication skill and judgement. The DSC will perform intra-operative sterile packaging, in-situ perfusion, identification of renal anatomy and other recovery duties as determined. DSC will also be responsible for placing and removing local and imported kidneys on the renal perfusion machines and monitor the perfusion of kidneys, troubleshooting specific technical difficulties should they arise. DSCs are required to complete all documentation accurately and promptly. The DSC is expected to comply with all LoH standard operating procedures (SOPs), local, state, and federal requirements as applicable. The DSC will take 10-13 days of 24-hour call shifts per month.

Qualifications

Vocational certificate or degree in Nursing, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Technologist or biological sciences degree required. Should be licensed or certified within their field of practice as applicable. Previous surgical or medical experience in organ or tissue donation industry may substitute for education requirement. Preferred: Bachelor's degree, CPTC, or CPT certification, prior experience at an organ procurement organization. Valid driver's license and ability to be insured.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama's largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state's first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent's hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you're seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there's a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you'll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.