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Donor Network West · 4 days ago

Clinical Procurement Coordinator (RRT's & RN's Preferred)

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$65.74/hr - $74.13/hr

Donor Network West is dedicated to saving and healing lives through organ and tissue donation. The Clinical Procurement Coordinator is responsible for responding to donor referrals, evaluating donors, and coordinating organ recovery and distribution while providing support to donor families and collaborating with hospital staff.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedicalWellness

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Responds and provides onsite consultation to hospitals that refer potential organ and tissue donors

Conducts a through chart review and determines medical suitability in conjunction with other clinical personnel

Documents information in current Donor Network West electronic records

Assess hemodynamic stability and develops strategies in conjunction with Donor Network clinical staff to maintain organ function

Collaborates with Physician and hospital staff to develop plan for referral management from initial referral through declaration of death/DCD evaluation

Obtains, labels, and packages blood for tissue typing and infectious disease testing

Performs donor physical assessment

Provides donor/referral information for Donor Network staff to follow up on cases

Assists other Donor Network Staff in starting up donor cases, and/or expedited donor case work-up

In a team effort with Donor Network West staff, assists with the coordination of organ placement according to established organizational organ allocation policies and UNOS policy

Understands and accurately maintains donor information and charting

Communicates with both Donor Network West tissue department staff and other tissue teams during referral and donor process

Provides emotional support and expertise in donation process for donor families and utilizes Donor Network West staff or hospital resources, as needed

Is able to communicate any family needs or after-care to staff as necessary

Maintains complete and accurate timecard and expense records

Maintains donor supplies and equipment necessary to complete job functions

Maintains records and completion of transportation documentation, chart corrections, and activity log in timely manner

Seeks guidance and assistance from team members and management staff to improve job function

Meets with clinical manager every 6-8 weeks to discuss performance, identify opportunities and set goals

Maintains accurate, timely completion of training requirements as assigned

Complete yearly core competencies as assigned by management

Attends department/team meetings, trainings and All-Staff events as established by management

Travel to all areas of Donor Network West service area is required

Performs all other duties as required

Qualification

Registered NursingBiologic SciencesDonor EvaluationsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Compassionate, conscientious, and ethical

Possess strong interpersonal skills which will allow her/him to deal effectively with individuals or group of individuals, particularly medical professionals and donor families

Strong written and verbal communication skills; and an ability to work productively both independently, and as a team participant with accountability to all other team members for meeting agreed upon objectives

Maintain strong organizational skills that will allow him/her to assess changing environments establish appropriate priorities, handle highly stressful situations in a calm, mature manner, using sufficient judgment and discretion at all times

Ability to provide accurate assessments of job performance and recommend changes in policies, procedures, strategies and action plans

Qualified to perform donor evaluations and donor management without supervision

Bachelor's degree required, in Registered Nursing or biologic sciences or an equivalent degree / diploma / certificate in an allied health field or OPO experience

Must have ability to travel within the Donor Network West service area by car

Must maintain a valid driver's license and current vehicle insurance based on applicable state minimum insurance coverage standards