OPO Donor Management Coordinator 1 Night Shift
OPO Donor Management Coordinator 1 Night Shift
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The University of Miami/UHealth Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency is currently seeking an OPO Donor Management Coordinator 1 (Night Shift). The Donor Management Coordinator (DMC) is responsible for coordinating the care and management of organ donors from the time of consent until organ recovery. The role involves collaborating with healthcare professionals donor hospitals transplant teams and organ procurement organizations to ensure the optimization of donor organ viability logistics and regulatory compliance. DMCs are key contributors to saving lives through successful organ donation.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Responds to potential donor referrals in all Donor Service Area Hospitals within the confines of: Dade Monroe Broward Collier Palm Beach St. Lucie counties and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. (Over 90 hospitals).
Oversee the clinical management of organ donors including hemodynamic stability organ function optimization and pharmacologic interventions.
Develop individualized plans for donor care based on best practices collaborating with ICU teams and medical professionals.
Conduct regular assessments of the donors clinical status and provide updates to transplant surgeons and OPO teams.
Administer medications and treatments necessary to maintain organ viability such as vasopressors and fluids.
Evaluates donation suitability based on information collected from the patients 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 examiners 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 unitlevel policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
AA in health services or related field preferred
Certification and Licensing:
Certified Procurement Transplant Coordination CPT Certification within 2 years
Experience:
Minimum of two years of emergency or critical care experience in a healthcare setting or hospital preferred.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education experience and/or certifications may be considered.
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 cope with high levels of stress and handle a heavy workload.
Ability to work evenings nights and weekends as necessary.
Commitment to the Universitys core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office).
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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental tuition remission and more.
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Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
H10Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
