What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Educator-Organ Work System - Legacy of Hope position at UAB Medicine?
Position Overview
Shift: Shifts will Vary
Entity: UA Health Services Foundation
Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.
Job Description
The Clinical Educator, Organ Work System (OWS) oversees the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of a procurement transplant coordinator (PTC) training program through LOH’s donation service area. This individual will facilitate initial, on-going and annual training/competencies for all PTCs with input from Education & Training Leadership and OWS Leadership. In conjunction with Education and Training and the OWS leadership teams, this individual will be responsible for the assessment, evaluation, development and presentation of clinical competencies and training as needed for other clinical and non-clinical staff such as partner services staff, family support coordinators/donation advocates, clinical response coordinators, and donation support coordinators. The Clinical Educator, OWS will routinely assess and update the PTC education programs and provide guidance to OWS leadership regarding OPO policies to ensure they meet the needs of OWS staff and reflect changes in industry, federal, state, and local regulations, standards, or practices.
Qualifications
Required: Minimum two years’ experience as a procurement transplant coordinator, clinical response coordinator, perfusion coordinator, or other clinical-based position within an OPO, who can demonstrate competence performing the processes of referral response, authorization, donor management, organ allocation, surgical recovery, and import allocation. In lieu of clinical experience within an OPO, must possess a minimum of three years’ experience as an RN, CRNP, PA, or MD within an ICU unit. Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications to include Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Preferred: Bachelors level education in a clinical or healthcare-related field of study. Appropriate professional licensure related to degree. Knowledge or experience with policy, procedure, and regulatory issues governing organ procurement. Prior preceptor or supervisory experience.
Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator. Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured.
Why Work at UAB Medicine
We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.
UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.
Shift: Shifts will Vary
Entity: UA Health Services Foundation
Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.
Job Description
The Clinical Educator, Organ Work System (OWS) oversees the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of a procurement transplant coordinator (PTC) training program through LOH’s donation service area. This individual will facilitate initial, on-going and annual training/competencies for all PTCs with input from Education & Training Leadership and OWS Leadership. In conjunction with Education and Training and the OWS leadership teams, this individual will be responsible for the assessment, evaluation, development and presentation of clinical competencies and training as needed for other clinical and non-clinical staff such as partner services staff, family support coordinators/donation advocates, clinical response coordinators, and donation support coordinators. The Clinical Educator, OWS will routinely assess and update the PTC education programs and provide guidance to OWS leadership regarding OPO policies to ensure they meet the needs of OWS staff and reflect changes in industry, federal, state, and local regulations, standards, or practices.
Qualifications
Required: Minimum two years’ experience as a procurement transplant coordinator, clinical response coordinator, perfusion coordinator, or other clinical-based position within an OPO, who can demonstrate competence performing the processes of referral response, authorization, donor management, organ allocation, surgical recovery, and import allocation. In lieu of clinical experience within an OPO, must possess a minimum of three years’ experience as an RN, CRNP, PA, or MD within an ICU unit. Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications to include Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Preferred: Bachelors level education in a clinical or healthcare-related field of study. Appropriate professional licensure related to degree. Knowledge or experience with policy, procedure, and regulatory issues governing organ procurement. Prior preceptor or supervisory experience.
Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator. Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured.
Why Work at UAB Medicine
We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.
UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.