Tissue Donation Coordinator 1

divh2Tissue Donation Coordinator 1/h2pUnder the supervision of the Regional Clinical Manager, Donor Services - Tissue, or appropriate designee, and in accordance with established procedures, the Tissue Donation Coordinator 1 receives incoming calls for organ and tissue donor referrals. The Tissue Donation Coordinator 1 is responsible for evaluating medical suitability of potential donors utilizing medical information gathered in screening and in medical record review. The Tissue Donation Coordinator 1 collaborates with hospital personnel, Medical Examiner, and Tissue Recovery team members to coordinate the logistics of tissue recovery./ppPosition requires 3 (12 hour) shifts per week, and a minimum of 2 on-call shifts per month. Shifts are 0700-1900 or 1900-0700, must be able to work overnight, weekends and holidays. Must be flexible. Remote work potential./ppCandidates must currently reside in the Maryland, District of Columbia or Northern Virginia area./ppEducation and Experience:/polliBachelors or Associates degree in nursing, EMS, healthcare studies, or biology preferred. Medical/health related certification and/or license also preferred./lili2+ years relevant experience in medical field or health sciences (EMT, Paramedic, LPN, EMS dispatcher) and/or equivalent work experience./li/olpRequired Skills/Abilities:/pulliAbility to use a personal computer, Microsoft Office and the internet for data entry and retrieval of information./liliKnowledge of basic medical terminology./liliExcellent verbal and written communication skills./liliAttention to detail and ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines while being able to multitask./liliStrong customer service and telephone skills./liliExcellent organizational and critical thinking skills./li/ulpDuties/Responsibilities:/polliAnswer all incoming organ and tissue referrals in a timely and professional manner./liliEvaluates medical suitability of potential tissue donors utilizing information from medical records, laboratory and diagnostic tests, medical and social history provided by the legal next of kin, and physical examinations. May interact with hospital personnel, medical examiner, and funeral home staff to obtain this information./liliThoroughly review hospital records and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to identify pertinent clinical history./liliPresents tissue donor evaluations, as appropriate, to affiliated tissue processing and/or research agencies./liliCompletes all necessary documentation in the potential donor record./liliAll other general duties assigned./li/olpJoin our team today and experience a workplace that truly values you!/p/div