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DonorConnect · 17 hours ago

Donation Program Coordinator - University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

DonorConnect is a nonprofit community service organization dedicated to organ and tissue recovery. They are seeking a Donation Program Coordinator to develop relationships with hospital staff, coordinate educational activities, and enhance donation programs within designated hospitals.

CharityHealth CareNon Profit

Responsibilities

Developing and maintaining relationships: The Donation Program Coordinator is responsible for developing and maintaining strong working relationships with key hospital partners at all levels of the organization, determining hospital partner needs relative to the donor process, and developing and implementing strategies and action plans to maximize donation. The coordinator is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective communication and collaboration between DonorConnect and assigned hospital leadership

Providing education and developing educational materials: Assumes responsibility for the coordination and execution of general educational activities and will conduct professional education presentations on organ and tissue donation and assist with the development of educational materials as needed

Referral identification and response: Assumes responsibility for rounding on all critical care units while on shift to identify patients that have met clinical triggers and necessitate a referral. This will be done with the intent to educate and support hospital staff to identify and refer patients independently

Family approach: Assists in developing a plan for the approach conversation in collaboration with the Family Services team, the Organ team, the Hospital Services team, physicians, and hospital staff. During urgent situations, as activated by the AOC, sensitively initiates the family approach conversation with the intent of preserving the option for donation until designated requestor arrives on site to continue the discussion. Supports and advocates for registered donors

Qualification

Healthcare knowledgePublic speakingRelationship buildingCritical care experienceOrganizational skillsEmotional intelligenceCommunication skillsConflict resolutionInterpersonal abilitiesFlexibility

Required

Bachelor's degree preferred in science, marketing, sales, education, or public relations with strong communication and relationship-building skills, and/or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience

Must be a licensed RN, Respiratory Therapist, Paramedic/EMT, or have 2 years prior experience working at an OPO in Clinical, Family Services, or Hospital Services roles

Minimum of 2 years of experience in a critical care environment (ICU / ER) or equivalent OPO experience in Clinical, Family Services or Hospital Services roles

Knowledge of the organ and tissue transplant fields is preferred

Understanding of the critical care environment

Demonstrated ability to work independently

Self-motivated and possess the ability to meet the requirements of a demanding schedule

Strong Emotional Intelligence

Excellent public relations and interpersonal abilities, including conflict resolution

Demonstrated public speaking abilities

Solid oral and written communication skills

Able to work well with all levels of personnel in hospital settings from C-Suite to frontline staff

Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail, and ability to maintain accurate records

Must have the ability to act with flexibility and to maintain order in an environment of changing priorities and be capable of handling highly stressful situations in a calm and mature manner

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time

Ability to move up to 70 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation

Ability to stoop, squat, or bend frequently

Exposure to patient elements including communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and other common hazards

Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing