Triage Coordinator
full-time•Miami
About this role
Description
The Triage Coordinator supports the mission, goals and strategic plan of the OPO by managing and evaluating new and pending potential organ donor referrals. The Triage Coordinator will also assist in organ allocation and quality improvement projects as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential Functions Statement(s)
- Maintains the highest standards of professional conduct and interpersonal relationship development; promoting a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Completes referral evaluations for the purpose of determining organ and tissue donor suitability based on the OPO, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), OPTN/UNOS, Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and recommendations.
- Prioritizes case load by utilizing active organizational skills, effective time management and critical thinking.
- Locates and understand progress notes, doctor’s orders, lab results, medication lists and EMS run reports in order to determine acceptability for donation.
- Identifies potential donor clinical triggers to encourage timely referrals of potential donors from hospitals.
- Completes hospital medical record review, including history of present illness and past medical history, the presence of past or present malignancies, and all surgical interventions/treatments.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the legal and hospital requirements for death declaration and organ donation.
- Identifies the patient’s legal next-of-kin in accordance with state and Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (UAGA) statutes.
- Assesses family dynamics, availability of hospital support system, and family needs (e.g., cultural, religious, emotional, informational).
- Identifies organ- and tissue-specific and behavioral risk factors in accordance with the OPO and regulatory guidelines.
- Reviews and documents required information within the donor record, including labs, diagnostics, and procedural records.
- Complies with the OPO and OPTN/UNOS policies regarding documentation, maintenance, and confidentiality of records.
- Ensures that donated organs are allocated in an efficient, equitable, and timely manner in accordance with the OPO and OPTN/UNOS policies.
- Coordinates transportation and logistics of organs, blood, tissue typing materials, and recovery teams.
- Participates in process improvement and data development projects, including case reviews and research opportunities.
- Fulfills additional individual and departmental directives, obligations and responsibilities, as designated.
- Employees must adhere to and remain in full compliance with the OPO’s Motor Vehicle Driving Policy as outlined in the Motor Vehicle Records and Driver Safety policy PC.334.
Requirements
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: Healthcare-related degree preferred; clinical experience can be substituted for education. Clinical experience could be nursing, paramedicine, EMT or Respiratory Therapy. ?
Experience: Nursing, paramedic medicine, medical technician or related medical experience preferred. Requestor experience a plus.
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) required. Microsoft Outlook required. Electronic medical records (e.g., Cerner, Epic, Meditech) preferred.?
Certificates & Licenses: None.
Other Requirements: Ability to fulfill on-call obligations; case work up to 24 consecutive hours.?
What you'll do
- The Triage Coordinator manages and evaluates potential organ donor referrals and assists in organ allocation and quality improvement projects. They ensure compliance with various guidelines and coordinate logistics for organ donation.
About Nevada Donor Network Inc
The mission of Nevada Donor Network is to maximize the gift of life and health through organ, eye and tissue donation.
As an organization, we will …
* Conduct our business with integrity, professionalism, and compassion in a fiscally sound and ethical manner.
* Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards of practice related to not-for-profit organ, tissue and eye banks.
* Always act in concert with the highest ethical and professional standards.
* Not tolerate discrimination, acts of prejudice, or harassment in any form.
* Function as a team dedicated to the realization of our mission.
* Treat the various clients we serve and each other with dignity and respect.
* Welcome diversity and remain open to opinions and ideas that differ from our own.
* Encourage and support continuous learning and improvement in all we do.
* Provide excellent service to all internal and external clients.
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What does a Triage Coordinator do at Nevada Donor Network Inc?
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