Clinical On-site Specialist

CENTER FOR ORGAN RECOVERY AND EDUCA•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical On-Site Specialist is responsible for maximizing organ and tissue donation through the identification and evaluation of potential donors. This position also involves the completion of related documentation and assists in the coordination of the recovery process. The specialist has shared responsibility for strengthening partner relationships and maximizing donation. The role reports to CORE’s Director, Organ Procurement Operations and includes various office and recovery duties, case follow-up, chart documentation, and assignments. The specialist will conduct identification and evaluation of potential donors on-site, communicate with on-call staff for timely decisions, interface with hospital staff to assess and influence case progression, document required medical information, and evaluate donor information to determine medical suitability for organ donation (brain dead or donation after cardiac death) with the clinical organ team and Administrator-On-Call (AOC). The position requires adherence to organizational policy, compliance with regulatory agencies, real-time case information documentation, communication of strategies with hospital and CORE staff, and coordination of supplies and equipment for the donation process. Duties also include case start-up and follow-up activities as directed by the AOC, and maintaining confidentiality of donor and recipient information. The incumbent may be assigned other job-related functions by the Director, Organ Procurement Operations and/or members of CORE’s Leadership Team.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field or a combination of education and work experience providing equivalent knowledge
Strong knowledge of medical terminology
Previous exposure to the medical community
Ability to meet requirements of a variable and demanding schedule, including overnight shifts
Task oriented
Pay close attention to detail
Possess good documentation skills
Maintain a professional manner of completing assigned duties
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to interact effectively and diplomatically with interoffice personnel, donor hospitals, hospital staff, donor families, and the public
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
A valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Public speaking experience

Responsibilities

Maximizing organ and tissue donation through the identification and evaluation of potential donors
Completion of related documentation
Assisting in the coordination of the recovery process
Shared responsibility for strengthening partner relationships and maximizing donation
Completing case follow-up, chart documentation, and assignments
Conducting identification and evaluation of potential donors on-site
Communicating with on-call staff to ensure timely decisions and actions for donor potential activity
Interfacing with hospital staff to assess and influence case progression
Documenting required information which includes medical history, lab values, and other information that impacts donation
Evaluating donor information and communicating results to determine medical suitability for organ donation as either a brain dead or donation after cardiac death donor with clinical organ team and Administrator-On-Call (AOC)
Following the organization policy with regard to position and documentation standards
Maintaining compliance with regulatory agencies, as appropriate
Documenting real-time case information
Communicating strategies with appropriate hospital and CORE staff
Coordinating and providing supplies and equipment necessary to complete the donation process
Performing duties for the case start up and follow up activities as directed by the AOC
Maintaining confidentiality of donor and recipient information according to established policies and procedures
May be assigned other job-related functions by the Director, Organ Procurement Operations and/or members of CORE’s Leadership Team