THE MEDICAL HEART OF MARYLAND
Treating over 330,000 patients every year, the University of Maryland Medical Center is at the vital core of Maryland’s health care system and community. We’re known for our prestigious expertise in innovative research and education, along with the talented staff and advanced centers that make it all possible. The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, the world’s first center dedicated to trauma, treats more than 7,500 critically injured patients a year with an incredible 97 percent survival rate. We also have one of the nation’s largest kidney and pancreas transplant programs at The Joseph and Corinne Schwartz Division of Transplantation, home to Maryland’s first steroid-free protocol and pancreas/kidney transplant. From our National Cancer Institute-designated UM Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center to The University of Maryland’s Children’s Hospital, one of the largest pediatric centers in the state, we are dedicated to saving and transforming lives.
Organ Tissue In-house Coordinator - Infection Prevention
Full-time - Day Shift
UMMC - Baltimore, MD
ABOUT UMMC:
UMMC, the System’s flagship academic hospital located in Baltimore City, is ranked as #2 both in the state of Maryland and Baltimore Metro area. UMMC also ranked #44 nationally for the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialty and as "High Performing" in Cancer, Gastroenterology and GI Surgery, Orthopaedics, Pulmonary and Lung Surgery, and Urology services. Earlier this year, the University of Maryland Children’s Hospital, located at UMMC, was ranked as one of the "Best Children’s Hospitals for Cardiology and Heart Surgery” for the fifth consecutive year.
University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) has achieved Magnet status in recognition of the hospital nursing excellence. UMMC is a teaching hospital with 757 beds based in Baltimore, Maryland, that provides the full range of health care. It has more than 35,000 inpatient admissions and 165,000 outpatient visits each year. The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center (also known as Shock Trauma) is the world’s first center dedicated to saving lives of people with severe, life-threatening injuries sustained in motor vehicle collisions, violent crimes and other traumatic incidents. Our vision is to provide high value and compassionate care, improving health in Maryland and beyond, educating future health care leaders and discovering innovative ways to advance medicine worldwide.
ADDITIONAL JOB SUMMARY:
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
SPECIFICS ABOUT THIS POSITION:
Under the general direction of the Director of Community Outreach and External Affairs, or approved designee, and in accordance with established procedures, the In-House Coordinator (IHC) is responsible for promoting and facilitating organ, tissue and eye donation throughout the hospital(s) and support the department as needed. By conducting on-going marketing research, the IHC will build a knowledge base of the hospital’s donor potential, people, functions and processes. The In-House Coordinator is also responsible for coordinating pastoral care/social work and/or The Infinite Legacy Family Services staff to allow for optimum family support and assistance in obtaining written authorization for organ and/or tissue donation. The IHC will develop strong working relationships with key hospital clients, determine client needs relative to the donor process, and develop and implement strategies and action plans to maximize donation. Strategies and plans will be developed in collaboration with support from organ recovery, tissue recovery, and ILF staff. The In-House Coordinator will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with the University of Maryland Medical System.ADDITIONAL JOB SUMMARY:
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
1. Performs/coordinates daily weekday rounds in all critical care units and the Emergency Department to assure all suitable patients are referred in a timely manner.
2. Responds on site and provides assistance with potential donors and their families to ensure organ and tissue donation protocols are consistently followed. This includes but is not limited to: assuring timely and correct declaration of patient, facilitating communication between medical staff/ family and The Infinite Legacy Foundation, and coordination of the OR for suitable recovery time.
3. Assists Infinite Legacy clinical staff in the collection of pertinent patient medical information. Maintains electronic medical record process with the ILF staff as needed.
4. Provides timely follow up and outcome of donation cases to appropriate Infinite Legacy and UMMC hospital staff for each case, including recognition of key hospital staff.
5. Coordinates with pastoral care, social work and/or Infinite Legacy staff to maintain optimum family support before, during and after the discussion of donation.
6. Facilitates appropriate and timely communication of information between medical staff and family, in conjunction with ILF staff. Partners with UMMS IHC to provide consistent coverage for appropriate hospitals.
7. Develops and maintains strategic marketing plan for the hospitals containing a complete assessment and analysis of hospital information.
8. Responsible for the development and implementation of educational needs for clients utilizing clinical, family services and community outreach resources.
9. Conducts routine medical record and flagged referral reviews for all units to assess donor potential and evaluate timely referral of all potential donors.
10. Routinely compiles, analyzes, and reports data and information on hospitals’ donation performance per appropriate protocols.
11. Maintains accurate documentation of regulatory data points, activity/rounding, and outcome of medical record reviews in accordance with departmental goals.
12. Maintains and creates Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs), Organ and Tissue donation policies, DCD policies, HIPAA Documentation, and special event materials. Responsible for maintaining current files of each hospitals’ brain death policies, withdraw of support policies, and any relevant hospital policies. Responsible for making sure each of the above policies meet the clinical needs of the organization and current policies are uploaded to the HS module.
13. Participates on appropriate hospital wide committees to review case process and outcomes, recruits key hospital personnel to serve as donor program champions, and advises on policy and procedures while providing regular feedback to all parties.
14. Develops and supports public awareness and education opportunities in collaboration with The Infinite Legacy Foundation’s Community Outreach department.
15. Provides on-call coverage for hospitals located in ILF’s Donation Service Area as needed.
16. Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or social work required.
- Two (2) years’ experience working in an OPO, critical care nursing, or social work/palliative care field required. Healthcare experience with physician relations preferred.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
