What are the responsibilities and job description for the Eye Bank Donor Coordinator position at University of Utah Healthcare?
Details
Open Date 06/12/2023
Requisition Number PRN35320B
Job Title PS Eye Bank Donor Coordinator
Working Title Eye Bank Donor Coordinator
Job Grade C
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 36
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Day Shift: Friday 7a-7p, Saturday 7a-7p, Sunday 7a-7p
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00267 - Ophthalmology-Services
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $17.00 - $19.22
Close Date
Open Until Filled No
Job Summary
The Utah Lions Eye Bank, located in Murray, Ut, is a nonprofit organization and has facilitated the gift of sight worldwide through transplantation and research since 1972. By restoring vision, cornea donation changes not only the lives of recipients, but also the lives of everyone around them. We offer a generous benefits packaging including medical, dental, and employer paid retirement. This position also includes shift differential compensation and is eligible for half-time remote work. The Eye Bank Donor Coordinator is responsible for processing all donor referrals by telephone and e-mail; perform medical screening to determine eligibility and suitable of referrals for eye donation; obtaining legal authorization for eye tissue donation; coordinating the recovery of eye tissue by Eye Bank Tissue Recovery Specialists; obtaining a medical/social history from donor family; communicating effectively with all referral sources; initiating, maintaining, and completing donor records; maintaining referral/donor information in the Utah Lions Eye Bank database. Performing medical review on completed cases.
Responsibilities
The Eye Bank Donor Coordinator will be responsible for the following:
- Document all information for each potential donor referral in the ULEB referral database.
- Interview referring hospital healthcare professionals concerning medical history of potential donors to determine donor eligibility.
- Screening every potential case in relevant Electronic Medical Records ( EMR ).Perform preliminary plasma dilution assessment of potential donors with information obtained from the healthcare professional and/or code sheets, EMS reports, and transfusion records to determine whether or not a pre-transfusion blood sample will need to be obtained by the Eye Bank Tissue Recovery Specialist.
- Contact Authorizing Decision Maker of potential eye donors over the telephone to present the option of eye donation and answer any questions they may have about this process.
- If the family chooses to donate, the Donor Coordinator will obtain recorded authorization over the phone, and complete a medical/social history questionnaire over the phone.
- Coordinate ocular tissue recoveries for each donor with the on-call Eye Bank Tissue Recovery Specialist and the transportation of ocular tissue procured from outlying locations to the ULEB office.
- Print copy of donors medical chart prior to recovery and upload into database, or arrange for a copy of the hospital chart to be made and provide the location of the chart to the Eye Bank Tissue Recovery specialist if unavailable in the EMR .
Applicants expected to train and work in person. The option of up to 50% remote work is available after successful completion of the probationary period.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Associates degree in sociology, psychology, social sciences, a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); plus one year of related experience. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. Certification as an Eye Bank Technician or Nursing Assistant is preferred
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers, and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Preferences
- Experience with medical terminology
- Medical experience as MA, CNA or other related field
- Customer service experience
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers, and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veterans status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
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