PROCUREMENT TRANSPLANT COORDINATOR I

2 weeks ago


Birmingham AL USA, United States University of Alabama at Birmingham Full time
Position Description:

Schedule: 10-12 24 hr shifts required, shifts vary

Location: 502 Building

Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

The Procurement Transplant Coordinator I position allows an individual who may be interested in a career in organ and tissue procurement to become proficient in the protocols and procedures of LOH organ and tissue procurement programs. The PTC 1 learns to facilitate all portions of the organ donation process including referral response, evaluation for suitability, obtaining authorization, performing donor management, organ evaluation and allocation, recovery, and kidney perfusion. The position allows a person on-the-job training until proficiency is obtained.

Position Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required: Must possess qualifications for one of the following: CRT or RRT, LPN, RN, or PA or prior experience as a procurement transplant coordinator for a minimum of 12 months at another organ procurement organization. Public speaking and good interpersonal skills required. Limited travel will be necessary.

Preferred:

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION:

Required: Current licensure/certification as required by professional organizations in area that employee is degreed (CRT, RRT, LPN, RN, PA) or work experience as a procurement transplant coordinator in another organ procurement organization can substitute for licensure requirement. Current certification of BCLS and/or ACLS completion from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required. If hired, employee must obtain CPTC certification within 24 months of hire.

Preferred: Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC)

* 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 an 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; and (12) Skilled at managing complex process and ability to prioritize responsibilities with high level of critical thinking

UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.

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