SightLife Eye and Tissue Referral Coordinator

SightLife Eye and Tissue Referral Coordinator

 

Northwest Lions Foundation for Sight & Hearing was ranked by both Puget Sound Business Journal and Washington CEO Magazine as one of the best companies to work for in 2007.  Put your passion to work and consider joining this team of professionals fulfilling a mission to serve as an innovative provider of sight and hearing care with a passion for quality and excellence.  SightLifeâ„¢, a global leader in eye banking, will train you to medically screen potential eye and tissue donors with hospital staff, to interact and discuss donation options with potential donor families, and to coordinate logistics of tissue recovery with the eye bank surgical recovery technician and other donation agency coordinators.  All core duties are completed via phone. Experience with sensitive interviews, health care, social work, or science is preferred.  We are seeking the right individual who can work independently, is trustworthy, and excited about fulfilling our mission.  The hours for team members are variable, but the current opening is primarily for overnights.  If you are interested, please send your resume, along with a cover letter, to jobs@sightlife.org .The full Position Description with hours and shift scheduling is posted on our website at www.sightlife.org.  

 

About SightLife

SightLife, operated by the Northwest Lions Foundation for Sight & Hearing, is one of the leading eye banks in the nation. In 1969 we provided 30 corneas for transplant. Times have changed, and SightLife continues to grow. In 2007, we provided more than 2,800 corneas for transplant, meeting the need in our region and helping fill gaps across the United States and in 25 other countries. Learn more about us on our website, www.sightlife.org.

 

 

 Northwest Lions Foundation for Sight & HearingPOSITION DESCRIPTION

 Position:  Eye Bank Referral CoordinatorDepartment:  SightLifeâ„¢

Reports To: Technical Director

Direct Reports:  N/A

Job Classification: Full-Time

FLSA Status:   Non-Exempt

Salary Range:  $37,400 - $50,600

 

 

Primary Purpose:

Responsible for coordinating donor referrals and obtaining authorization for donation prior to recovery of tissue.  In addition, position may provide support for recovery, chart processing, distribution, laboratory maintenance, and hospital services as needed.

 

Principal Accountabilities:

·  Coordinates donor referrals in professional and efficient manner.

·  Approaches donor families in a professional and sensitive manner, balancing the interests of the donor, recipient, family, and SightLife interests.

·  Performs sensitive and thorough donor medical/social history interviews in an accurate and timely manner.

·  Advocates donation during communication with other organizations and with donor families.

·  Communicates with Distribution staff to meet distribution needs for research tissue.

·  Performs routine coordinator functions to monitor all referral coordinator activity (including other employee’s referrals) including timely follow-up on early/pending death referrals, updating referrals in database (i.e., Statline), filing referrals, etc.

·  Performs routine statistical reporting of referral and approach/consent activity.

·  Assists with gathering and reporting of referral/donation statistics to Hospital Services.

·  Performs laboratory functions related to donor screening and tissue evaluation such as specular microscopy, blood preparation, etc., as needed.

·  Routinely gives feedback to Hospital and Family Services Director regarding hospital education issues.

·  Routinely gives feedback to Technical Director regarding medical review and logistics of coordinating.

·  Performs routine night and weekend donor coordination.

·  Performs all aspects of referral triage, recovery, processing, and distribution when activity or staffing levels require.

·  Must be able to work long hours, nights, and weekends when needed.

·  Must have reliable, dependable transportation.

·  Performs other projects and duties as assigned.

·  A personal commitment to organ donation required.

·  In all daily activities, strive to support the Mission, Vision, and Values of NLFSH. Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

·  Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with all Eye Bank staff.

 

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

·  High School or equivalent.

·  Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.

·  Relevant educational or work experience with one year of eye banking experience preferred.