Procurement Transplant Coordinator II - Legacy of Hope

Procurement Transplant Coordinator II - Legacy of Hope

Job ID: 18452

Facility: 502 Building

Functional Area: Health/Medical

Position Type: Full Time

Relocation Provided: No

Location: Birmingham, AL

Department: LOH-Overhead

Education Required: Associates Degree

Experience Required: 1 - 3 Years

Position Description:

Schedule: Shift Varies

Location: 502 Building, Legacy of Hope

The Procurement Transplant Coordinator II (PTC II) should be readily able to respond to organ and tissue donor referrals. The PTC II identifies and manages organ and tissue donors, receives import offers from outside OPOs, participates in organ allocation, and assists in the recovery and distribution of organs and tissues for transplantation. The PTC II is also responsible for assisting with developing hospitals to increase donation. The PTC II can perform both public and professional education.

Position Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required: Must possess qualifications for one of the following: CRT or RRT, LPN, RN, CRNP or PA, and exhibit skills necessary to perform the duties of a PTC I with moderate supervision. A minimum of at least two (2) years experience in organ procurement is required, as well as, certification by the American Board of Transplant Coordinators.

Preferred: Exhibits skills necessary to develop a public and professional education program in a designated region of the OPO.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION:

Required: Certification through the American Board of Transplant Coordinators, and maintain active status through renewal. Current licensure/certification as required by professional organizations in area that employee is degreed (CRT, RRT, LPN, RN, PA). Completion of BCLS and/or ACLS from the American Hearth Association (AHA) is required.

Preferred:

TRAITS & SKILLS: Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of one's own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs; (12) skilled at managing complex processes and ability to prioritize responsibilities with high level of critical thinking and (13) Display effective public speaking ability.

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