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Description Description Job Title: Donation Services Coordinator I- WOW- (Work On Weekend) Department: Hospital Services Reports to: Director of Hospital Services Exemption: Non-Exempt Location: This position will be serving the Lafayette Region Position Summary The Donation Services Coordinator (DSC I) WOW (Work on Weekend) will ensure timely on-site response, assessment, and evaluation of potential organ donors, as well as communicating with hospital staff to maintain opportunity for donation. The DSC I- WOW will be responsible for proactive rounding and early identification of donor referral potential. Essential Functions • Has knowledge of all aspects of LOPA’s organ and tissue referral processes, recovery processes, and procedures, including but not limited to LOPA’s aftercare family support services. • 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 communicate 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. (Donation Assessment Huddle) • Effectively communicates pertinent and time sensitive referral information with appropriate LOPA staff. • Is able to identify early family support triggers, when GOC or BD exams are planned and notifies appropriate LOPA staff in a timely manner. • Is a resource to assigned hospitals for all needs related to organ and tissue donation, maintains a consistent presence in assigned hospitals as required and needed, building and strengthening relationships while addressing any needs. • Accesses the donor registry and prints the registry form when applicable. • May support donor family throughout flag raising, honor walks, and/or DCD OR with family present. • Support 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. Job Role Expectations • 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. Organizational Expectations • Upholds LOPA core values of selfless, authentic and passionate. • Use constructive and positive communication. • Be a team player. • Hold yourself and others accountable. • Keep a positive attitude. • Be respectful of others. Work Environment • Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, pharmacological agents with the likelihood of harm if established health precautions are followed. • Possible mental and visual fatigue associated with detailed work. • This position requires travel as needed. • This position has possible exposure to Blood-borne Pathogens and TB. Employees may at times be in a hospital setting and may have exposure to packaged organs and tissues for transplant and/or research. Physical Demands • Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. • Communicating with others verbally and electronically to exchange information. • Considerable time spent walking. • Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. • Use of 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. Work Hours • Full time, 12 hour shifts 11am-11pm- (Shift hours may vary) - 36 worked hours a pay periodCompensation- 40 hours a week. • Weekend hours - Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with Holiday coverage based on regional needs. • Weekend program employees are required to work a minimum of 36 hours per week within the defined weekend frame, adjustments may be made due to staffing or Holiday coverage needs. • Employees in the weekend program may work other shifts during the week as well as Holidays not on the defined weekend hours. 1. Employees employed with less than 5 years of service will be eligible for 3 weekends off per calendar year. 2. Employees employed for 5 – 9 years of service will be eligible for 4 weekends off per calendar year. 3. Employees employed for 10 – 14 years of service will be eligible for 5 weekends off per calendar year. 4. Employees employed for 15 or more years of service will be eligible for 6 weekends off per calendar year. Requirements Education and Experience • 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, Skills & Abilities • 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.