Role Overview

Determines family dynamics and assesses the family’s understanding of the patient’s prognosis when appropriate to initiate the donation discussion.
Initiates the donation discussion and authorization process for potential organ and tissue donor families prior to, during and after death declaration.
Provides families with the detailed information required to give legal informed authorization for anatomical donation.
Responds on site independently and/or in conjunction with assigned staff to all appropriate hospital referrals within designated time outlined per policy and procedure.
Communicates with the attending physician and other members of the healthcare team to establish rapport and ensure a collaborative planned approach for the donation discussion and authorization process.
Obtains authorization for donation per UAGA and verifies appropriate medical and legal documentation necessary.
Visually assesses donors, interpret charts, document information and communicate findings.
Collaborates with hospital and medical staff to provide potential donor families with accurate and timely information regarding the patient’s current clinical course.
Maintains communication with hospital staff and attending physician regarding the potential donor family’s understanding of the prognosis and acts as a family advocate to the health care team as necessary.
Provides education to hospital staff regarding authorization, family care process and donation process.
Responsibilities may be affected by increased donor activity.
Performs other duties as assigned.
The Family Care Coordinator will work 15 days per month – and be on call for periods of up to 24 hours.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree
2 – 4 years of healthcare experience with families, counseling, bereavement, and/or crisis intervention
Knowledge of medical and legal principles of authorization, donor evaluation, and management.
Exceptional teamwork, communication, and conflict management skills.
Valid Driver’s license with ability to pass MVR underwriting requirements

Benefits

Up to 184 hours of PTO your first year
Up to 72 hours of Sick Time your first year
Two Medical Plans (your choice of a PPO or HDHP), Dental, and Vision Coverage
403(b) plan with matching contribution
Company provided term life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
Wellness Program
Supplemental insurance benefits such as accident coverage and short-term disability
Discounts on home/auto/renter/pet insurance
Cell phone discounts through Verizon

DCI Donor Services, Inc.

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Family Care Coordinator