OPO In-House Coordinator H
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The University of Miami/UHealth Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency is currently seeking a full time OPO InHouse Coordinator. The OPO InHouse Coordinator provides relationship management orientations education service communications problem solving identification and root cause analysis of persistent problems as well as obtain authorization for organ tissue and eye donation and provide family support including follow up/aftercare. The OPO InHouse Coordinator should exemplify Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agencys core values and uphold the mission statement. The OPO InHouse Coordinator is also trained and responsible for effectively gathering clinical information and patient/family dynamics. The OPO InHouse Coordinator must adhere to policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Provides prompt and professional response to referrals from level 1 trauma facilities within LAORAs Donation Service Area in a manner consistent with LAORAs policies and procedures.
Obtains all relevant information required to make a comprehensive assessment of medical suitability for donation potential under the direction of LAORAs Medical Director.
Determines the legal nextofkin and develops an appropriate approach strategy to ensure a compassionate sensitive decoupled approach when offering the opportunity of donation.
Assesses the needs of the potential donor family and provides ongoing information about their loved ones condition.
Counsels families to help them understand brain death and the process of organ and tissue donation thereby facilitating the consent process.
Completes all paper and electronic records per LAORAs policies and ensure that all donation related documentation including but not limited to documentation complying with hospital protocol are properly completed.
Responsible for the initial clinical assessment of consented organ donors.
Adheres to University and unitlevel policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be allinclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelors Degree in relevant field
Certification and Licensing:
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Experience:
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental tuition remission and more.
UHealthUniversity of Miami Health System South Floridas only universitybased health system provides leadingedge 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 subspecialties 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. Were the challenge youve been looking for.
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Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
H11Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
