Donation Services Coordinator I - Work on Weekends (Lafayette)

LOPA · Lafayette, LA · 1 mo ago

On-siteOTHRFull-time

Maintains an understanding of LOPA’s clinical triggers and referral criteria.
Is able to educate hospital staff on the importance of a timely referral.
Responds to referrals, as defined in LOPA policy and procedure.
Accesses hospital electronic medical records to review pertinent medical history and clinical course to establish and validate patient suitability for organ donation.
Effectively communicates with the appropriate hospital staff, in an acute care setting, regarding the current status of a potential donor, their family’s understanding of prognosis, and the current plan of care.
Identifies early family support triggers, when GOC or BD exams are planned and notifies appropriate LOPA staff in a timely manner.
Aids in donor family support throughout flag raising, honor walks, and/or DCD OR with family present.
Supports onsite rounding and remote organ referral rounding/follow up when regional ORC is managing an active donor case.
Utilizes discretion and sensitivity with respect to the circumstances, views and beliefs of others in all interactions, including but not limited to donor families.

Adheres to all current LOPA policies.
Maintains effective communication with essential departments within the agency: Quality, HR, Education, Development, Finance and Community.
Attends required department meetings, educational opportunities and other relevant meetings.
Completes all Q-Pulse and Absorb assignments as required.
Maintains usability of all designated EMR access regardless of usage needs.
Participates in hospital staff and community education.
Participates in at least one community event per year.

Possibly exposed to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, pharmacological agents with the likelihood of harm if established health precautions are followed.
Possibly mentally and visually fatigued associated with detailed work.
May require exposure to blood-borne pathogens and TB.
May have exposure to packaged organs and tissues for transplant and/or research.
Requires remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
Communicating with others verbally and electronically to exchange information.
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Using fine motor skills.
Doing work that requires visual acuity.
Need for ability to hear.
Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
Light work that includes moving or lifting objects up to 20 pounds.

Full time, 12 hour shifts 11am-11pm.
Weekend hours - Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with Holiday coverage based on regional needs.
Employees in the weekend program may work other shifts during the week as well as Holidays not on the defined weekend hours.
Eligibility for weekends off increases with years of service:

Requires strong organizational skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the flexibility to work odd hours.
EMT-P certification or Diploma, associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing or a BS in a medically related field.
One to two years related experience and/ or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to communicate lab values and diagnostic procedures.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to concentrate for long periods of time.
Ability to deliver effective and professional verbal and written communication.
Ability to apply common sense understanding and to solve problems.
Ability to be flexible in a dynamic work environment.

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