Eye Bank Donor Coordinator (Salt Lake City)
The University of Utah is hiring a Eye Bank Donor Coordinator. The salary range is $18 to $23 per hour.
Responsibilities:
• Documenting all information for each potential donor referral in the ULEB referral database.
• Interviewing referring hospital healthcare professionals concerning medical history of potential donors to determine donor eligibility.
• Screening every potential case in relevant Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Performing preliminary plasma dilution assessment of potential donors with information obtained from the healthcare professional and/or code sheets, EMS reports, and transfusion records to determine whether or not a pre-transfusion blood sample will need to be obtained by the Eye Bank Tissue Recovery Specialist.
• Contacting Authorizing Decision Maker of potential eye donors over the telephone to present the option of eye donation and answer any questions they may have about this process. If the family chooses to donate, the Donor Coordinator obtains recorded authorization and completes a medical/social history questionnaire over the phone.
Education/Experience:
Associate's degree in sociology, psychology, social sciences, a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); plus one year of related experience. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. Certification as an Eye Bank Technician or Nursing Assistant is preferred.
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