Donation Services Coordinator I

Are you ready to save or heal a life?

Do you want to be the person that makes the miracle of donation and transplantation a reality? Do you want to turn tragedy into hope and healing? This is what we do every single day and we think you have what it takes.

Join a team that combines the fulfillment of an amazing mission with incredible benefits. This is not just another job or listing on your resume. Simply put, this job will change you, just like organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation changes the lives of donor families and recipients.

Every day, the Lifebanc team gets the opportunity to change lives forever. Become a part of our family as we work toward a world where everyone in need of an organ or tissue transplant receives the healing they deserve. Come be a life saver.

What is Lifebanc?

 Lifebanc, is the federally designated organ, eye and tissue recovery organization that serves 20 counties in Northeast Ohio. Put simply, we facilitate and coordinate organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation in our community and educate the public on the importance of our mission. Our vision is pursuing a future where organ, eye and tissue donation is embraced as an honor and personal responsibility. Our mission is to save and heal lives.

Position Description:

This position is responsible for the facilitation of the tissue and eye donation process through interaction with hospital personnel, coroner personnel, communication with tissue processors and recovery staff as mandated by relevant federal, healthcare and donation industry standards.

Essential Functions:

· Identifies and evaluates all referrals for potential organ, tissue and eye donation as mandated by relevant federal, healthcare and donation industry standards.

· Collects and interprets patient medical and social history information provided by hospital/nursing home staff, coroners or investigators.

· Obtains and enters accurate referral information into iTransplant.

· Triages organ, tissue and eye donor referral calls, contacting the appropriate Lifebanc staff member when needed.

· Requests and accurately reviews medical charts to determine suitability based on processor criteria.

· Confidentially access and navigate various hospital electronic medical record systems to obtain pertinent medical charting.

· Appropriately pre-screen cases with multiple processors when applicable.

· Obtains releases from appropriate coroner/medical examiners and document specific samples and restrictions that they request.

· Communicates case activity to the Administrator on Call.

· Delivers a thorough and accurate report to DSC II and DSC III prior to family approach.

· Serves as the point of contact for funeral homes and Coroner/Medical Examiner offices regarding the donation status.

· Responds to audit findings and processor requests in a timely manner.

· Accurate timely completion of charting error tasks assigned in iTransplant and responds to all other inquiries from the Quality Department required for donor chart clearance.

· Performs all other job duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

· High School Diploma required.

· An undergraduate degree, diploma, or certificate in the health field or related area preferred.

· Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience as support staff in the clinical health care field such as a Licensed Practical Nurse, EMT, Health Unit Coordinator, STNA, MA, Clinical Technician, or related experience in tissue banking.

Certifications and Licenses:

· CTBS certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Proficient use of computers, email and navigation of applications simultaneously.

· Proficient in data entry accuracy and ability to read and interpret medical records.

· Ability to assume responsibility without direct supervision, exercise initiative, and make responsible decisions under stressful conditions for a positive outcome.

· Strong listening skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, including medical staff, hospital personnel and donor families.

· Ability to Understand progress notes, doctors’ orders, lab results, and medication lists.

· Ability to access and navigate various hospital electronic medical record systems to obtain pertinent medical charting.

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to lift 25 pounds and sit or stand for extended periods of time.

Compensation and Benefits:

When you join Lifebanc you can expect competitive salaries and a great benefit package. Our benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, health savings account, dependent care flexible spending account, short-term disability, and life insurance. We also offer a generous paid time off program, 401(K) retirement plan, parental leave, on-site fitness facility, tuition reimbursement and more!

Lifebanc is committed to a workforce that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. We encourage qualified candidates to apply.