Donor Information Specialist
About The Position
Join Us in Transforming Lives Every Day At OneLegacy, every moment counts. As the nation's largest organ, eye, and tissue recovery organization, we are dedicated to saving lives and sharing hope . Guided by our values of integrity, compassion, stewardship, diversity and inclusion, urgency, innovation and excellence, and collaboration , our team works tirelessly to honor every gift of donation. This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to make a profound impact on countless lives. Summary of Functions: The Donor Information Specialist (DIS) is primarily responsible for the completed review of the organ and/or tissue donor case files in a timely manner and in accordance with OneLegacy policies and procedures and regulatory requirements. The completed review includes but is not limited to obtaining corrections from OneLegacy staff, obtaining required documentation from agencies such as hospitals, ME/Coroner’s offices, processors, laboratories, or other relevant government entities, and confirming that the donor case file is correct, accurate, and complete. The DIS will work in partnership with other departments to communicate culture results to transplant centers. The DIS will enter case information into databases as assigned, which may include Organ Procurement Transplantation Network (OPTN) accuracy and timeliness are a crucial element in this responsibility. The DIS is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of donor information in donor databases. The DIS will work with the Supervisor of Donor Information to meet pre-determined chart completion goals and responsibilities that take priority. Performs all duties and responsibilities in compliance with policies and procedures, regulations as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (BS) from an accredited four-year college or university, completion of Surgical Technologist, EMT program, or LVN program with state certification is required.
- Two (2+) years recovery experience in organ or tissue banking preferred.
- CTBS certification required to be obtained within 2 years of employment.
- OneLegacy requires employees to maintain a current California driver’s license and current vehicle insurance based on California minimum insurance coverage standards.
- Employee must be able to pass a local government agency (coroner’s office) background check.
- Reliable automotive transportation required
Responsibilities
- Facilitates and maintains primary responsibility for the timely completion of organ and/or tissue donor case files in compliance with OneLegacy Policies and Procedure, processors requirements, and local, state, and federal regulations.
- Expedites the donor case file review and the resolution of issues identified on ocular donors by communicating with the ocular tissue processor(s) via daily pending list.
- Communicates to transplant centers positive microbiology and pulsatile perfusion cultures in collaboration with the Donor Allocation department.
- Communicates to all necessary parties of any positive infectious transmissible disease per OneLegacy policy and procedures.
- Submits data entry of donor information to Organ Procurement Transplantation Network (OPTN) and additional agencies as assigned.
- Liaisons with tissue processors as assigned. Responds to processor requests (processor pending lists) for outstanding information or corrections to donor case files.
- Ensures timely provision of donor related documents, laboratory results and information to processors.
- Monitors and tracks recovery staff department’s documentation practices and provide constructive feedback to recovery staff to improve performance.
- Obtains medical records, laboratory results, autopsy reports, death certificates, and other required information or documentation necessary to complete the donor case file. Shares information with processors as deemed necessary.
- Copies or scans charts as required.
- Proposes, creates, implements, and/or maintains systems (i.e., spreadsheets or database) needed to monitor, track, and expedite the completion of the donor case file.
- Collaborates with the Center for Disease Control, assist in facilitating sharing of information such as sharing OL at the request of the CDC. Assist in coordinating any additional testing the CDC request.
- Work with the various Health Departments that are in our DSA. Provide additional information and report cases as applicable by OL policies and procedures.
- Serves as a back-up Donor Records Coordinator to perform all aspects required for incoming donor chart and associated paperwork processing.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision Plans –Employer pays 90% of premium cost for employee and their dependents
- 19 days of PTO
- 2 Floating Holidays
- 10 Holidays
- Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Wellness Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- Gym Onsite
- Mileage Reimbursement to applicable positions
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- 403b Retirement Plan with an annual discretionary 8% Employer contribution
- School Loan Forgiveness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
