Donation Services Coordinator I - Work on Weekends (Lafayette)

Description

Description

Job Title: Donation Services Coordinator I- WOW- (Work On Weekend)

Department: Hospital Services

Reports to: Director of Hospital Services

Exemption: Non-Exempt

Location: This position will be serving the Lafayette Region

Position Summary

The Donation Services Coordinator (DSC I) WOW (Work on Weekend) will ensure timely on-site

response, assessment, and evaluation of potential organ donors, as well as communicating with

hospital staff to maintain opportunity for donation. The DSC I- WOW will be responsible for proactive

rounding and early identification of donor referral potential.

Essential Functions

• •Has knowledge of all aspects of LOPA’s organ and tissue referral processes, recovery processes, and procedures, including but not limited to LOPA’s aftercare family support services.
• •Maintains an understanding of LOPA’s clinical triggers and referral criteria. Is able to educate hospital staff on the importance of a timely referral.
• •Responds to referrals, as defined in LOPA policy and procedure.
• •Accesses hospital electronic medical records to review pertinent medical history and clinical course to establish and validate patient suitability for organ donation.
• •Effectively communicate with the appropriate hospital staff, in an acute care setting, regarding the current status of a potential donor, their family’s understanding of prognosis, and the current plan of care. (Donation Assessment Huddle)
• •Effectively communicates pertinent and time sensitive referral information with appropriate LOPA staff.
• •Is able to identify early family support triggers, when GOC or BD exams are planned and notifies appropriate LOPA staff in a timely manner.
• •Is a resource to assigned hospitals for all needs related to organ and tissue donation, maintains a consistent presence in assigned hospitals as required and needed, building and strengthening relationships while addressing any needs.
• •Accesses the donor registry and prints the registry form when applicable.
• •May support donor family throughout flag raising, honor walks, and/or DCD OR with family present.
• •Support onsite rounding and remote organ referral rounding/follow up when regional ORC is managing an active donor case.
• •Utilizes discretion and sensitivity with respect to the circumstances, views and beliefs of others in all interactions, including but not limited to donor families.

Job Role Expectations

• •Adheres to all current LOPA policies.
• •Maintains effective communication with essential departments within the agency: Quality, HR, Education, Development, Finance and Community.
• •Attends required department meetings, educational opportunities and other relevant meetings.
• •Completes all Q-Pulse and Absorb assignments as required.
• •Maintains usability of all designated EMR access regardless of usage needs.
• •Participates in hospital staff and community education.
• •Participates in at least one community event per year.

Organizational Expectations

• •Upholds LOPA core values of selfless, authentic and passionate.
• •Use constructive and positive communication.
• •Be a team player.
• •Hold yourself and others accountable.
• •Keep a positive attitude.
• •Be respectful of others.

Work Environment

• •Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, pharmacological agents with the likelihood of harm if established health precautions are followed.
• •Possible mental and visual fatigue associated with detailed work.
• •This position requires travel as needed.
• •This position has possible exposure to Blood-borne Pathogens and TB. Employees may at times be in a hospital setting and may have exposure to packaged organs and tissues for transplant and/or research.

Physical Demands

• •Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• •Communicating with others verbally and electronically to exchange information.
• •Considerable time spent walking.
• •Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• •Use of fine motor skills.
• •Doing work that requires visual acuity.
• •Need for ability to hear.
• •Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• •Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• •Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• •Light work that includes moving or lifting objects up to 20 pounds.

Work Hours

• •Full time, 12 hour shifts 11am-11pm- (Shift hours may vary) - 36 worked hours a pay periodCompensation- 40 hours a week.
• •Weekend hours - Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with Holiday coverage based on regional needs.
• •Weekend program employees are required to work a minimum of 36 hours per week within the defined weekend frame, adjustments may be made due to staffing or Holiday coverage needs.
• •Employees in the weekend program may work other shifts during the week as well as Holidays not on the defined weekend hours.

1. Employees employed with less than 5 years of service will be eligible for 3 weekends off per calendar year.

2. Employees employed for 5 – 9 years of service will be eligible for 4 weekends off per calendar year.

3. Employees employed for 10 – 14 years of service will be eligible for 5 weekends off per calendar year.

4. Employees employed for 15 or more years of service will be eligible for 6 weekends off per calendar year.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• •Requires strong organizational skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the flexibility to work odd hours.
• •EMT-P certification or Diploma, associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing or a BS in a medically related field.
• •One to two years related experience and/ or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• •Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• •Knowledge of medical terminology.
• •Ability to communicate lab values and diagnostic procedures.
• •Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• •Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• •Ability to concentrate for long periods of time.
• •Ability to deliver effective and professional verbal and written communication.
• •Ability to apply common sense understanding and to solve problems.
• •Ability to be flexible in a dynamic work environment.