University of Minnesota Hiring For Donor Coordinator at Minneapolis, MN  / Saint Paul, MN  Full Time

60% Donor Coordination:

• Obtain and analyze donors past medical history and current medical circumstances to decide if tissue is suitable for procurement for transplant or research on a case-by-case basis.
• Determine potential donors’ eligibility based upon Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA), and Minnesota Lions Eye Bank (MLEB) standards.
• Accurately enter donor information into database; ensure donor chart documentation is complete.
• Check state or regional donor registries to determine if donors previously completed documentation self-designating themselves as donors.
• Approach grieving donor families (via telephone) within hours of death and present the option of eye donation or disclose first person consent. Be compassionate to family in a crisis situation.
• Acquire legal, informed authorization for eye donation and donor medical/social history from knowledgeable person(s) including family and/or healthcare agent.
• Provide guidance and resources to ensure that eye tissue is procured, transported, and received in a manner that maintains viability for transplantation.
• Control flow of case management; both before and after recovery to maximize quality and viability of tissue.
• Identify and establish priorities when controlling work-flow and tissue supply.
• Multi-task effectively to maximize donation opportunities, ensure tissue viability, and help partners in donation meet their timelines (autopsy, other donation agencies, etc).
• Consult supervisor, technical or medical director, physicians who treat donors, and funeral directors as needed.
• Resolve problems encountered during routine daily activities independently or with little supervision.

40% Donor Tissue Quality Assurance Review:

• Review and analyze donor charts and serological test results to independently make final determination of donor eligibility for transplant or research donation. Responsible for the final quality assurance assessment before tissue is released for transplantation, acting in the capacity of a medical director designee.
• Understand and use the following set of policies, procedures and standards as they apply to donor coordination, tissue distribution or final quality assurance review:
  • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  • Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
  • Eye Bank Association of American (EBAA)
  • Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP)
  • Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
  • Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
  • State Legal Laws
• Obtain continuing education related to performance improvement, training, quality measures, complaint resolution, interpersonal communications, documentation, etc.
• Order appropriate donor blood-borne pathogen testing.
• Ensure strict quality guidelines are met to distribute tissue for transplant.

Anticipated Annual Salary: $52,500 – $55,000, depending on qualifications

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Four-year (bachelor’s) college degree in biomedical science or healthcare and two years of experience working in organ, tissue, or eye donation, or in a healthcare related field and direct patient contact; or two-year degree and four years of experience working in organ, tissue, or eye donation or in a healthcare related field direct patient contact; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience to total six years.
• Experience prioritizing multiple tasks with varying/simultaneous deadlines.
• Documented experience in decision-making; problem-solving.
• Experience performing work independently and as a team.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and attention to detail; analytical.
• Experience using computers and software programs.
• Ability to work rotations of days, evenings and night shifts (12:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in a highly regulated medical field with a dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Knowledgeable about general disease processes, including signs and symptoms of infections and infectious diseases.
• Knowledge of eye anatomy.
• Experience working with people in crisis.
• Background working with medical records, and/or compliance/audit of charts, quality assurance and control.
• Basic understanding of HIPAA Guidelines, biohazard safety, and pertinent laws in coverage areas (MN,ND, SD, WI).
• Ability to type 45-50 words per minute.
• This position includes night shifts, holiday and weekends, with monthly daytime meetings required.
• Initial training (3-4 weeks) will be during daytime hours.

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences and its success is built upon the innovation and drive of every member of our team, from faculty to administrators to technicians. Put simply, all of us are driven to provide the best eye care for our patients, discover new treatments, and educate the next generation of eye care professionals.

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Lions Gift of Sight (formerly Minnesota Lions Eye Bank) was established after the partnership between the Lions and the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Neurosciences came to life in 1960, providing donor eye tissue for transplant, research, and teaching and promoting donation through education. Lions Gift of Sight has helped restore sight to more than 22,000 people by providing cornea tissue for transplantation and is one of the largest and most successful eye banks in the world.

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Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you’ll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the
• Low-cost medical, pharmacy, dental, and disability plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

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