Job Description

Position Purpose

The Research Donor coordinator is responsible for the identification, approach, screening, and triage, of all necessary medical, behavioral, laboratory, and other data to ensure quality research recovery. The coordinator works closely with the Scientific Director and other research staff to coordinate tissue collection with research projects. All Research Donor Coordinators are dedicated to the highest ethical standards and are trained to ensure that tissue is recovered safely with respect and dignity to the donor and their family. All Research Coordinators must be good stewards of the donor’s gift and to those who will receive this precious contribution for research.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports the Mission, Vision and Values of LWVI and exhibits a personal commitment to organ donation
• Supports the recovery and placement process for timely delivery of the highest quality research tissue for LWVI customers across potential recovery localities
• Performs donor medical history reviews and instructs recovery teams on handling, recovery, and shipment of donor tissue
• Telephonic approach of potential donor’s next of kin for authorization to recover tissue for research purposes and, upon receipt of authorization, the completion of necessary referral and research donor paperwork
• Copies or obtains complete and accurate medical charts, behavioral data, laboratory data, blood specimens, and other pertinent data from the recovery site and other appropriate agencies
• Familiarity with Hospitals Policies in our service areas as well as Medical Examiner’s Policies
• Familiarity with working relationship with Organ Procurement Organization
• Familiarity with Countrywide recovery staff and logistics to ensure timely recovery and shipment of potential tissue
• Performs EMR reviews as needed
• Interacts professionally and respectfully as a representative of LWVI with hospital, funeral home, and transplant/donation facilities
• Maintains patient and organizational confidentiality at all times.
• Conduct routine research laboratory functions including testing and validation, primary cell culture etc.
• Perform all job functions in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations, Eye Bank Associate of American Medical Standards, and LWVI SOPs
• Performs other projects and duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; work experience in the fields of science and/or allied health care (Surgical Technician, Ophthalmic Technologists, EMT, ER Technician, etc.), background may substitute
• Knowledge of ocular anatomy, physiology and disease processes preferred
• Experience with donor approach for transplant and or research preferred
• Proficiency in iTransplant or similar donor referral software preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with all Eye Bank, hospital and peer agency staff
• Knowledge of medical and ophthalmic terminology
• Basic research laboratory experience is preferred, though full training will be provided
• Be a self-starter and perform work independently
• Strong working knowledge of aseptic technique, applicable state and federal regulations, eye Bank Association of America Medical Standards, and LWVI standards operating procedures
• Must read and write English
• Must have reliable, dependable transportation to and from work.
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented
• Must be signed off by DSC for Screening purposes
• Ability to adapt to changing technology implemented to stay competitive
• Computer software skills, including but not limited to MS Outlook and Word

Compensation and Benefits

• $21.00 - 23.70 per hour
• Paid time off with a starting maximum of 144.04 hours per year.
• 8 Company-paid Holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan offerings for employees and their eligible dependents. All Vision plans 100% employer-paid.
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability plans.
• Offerings of Supplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment for employee and their eligible dependents.
• An employee may voluntarily designate a percentage of their salary towards employer-sponsored 401(k). LWVI will match the employee's contribution up to 6% of the employee's salary.
• Discounts on Pet Insurance and other items such as phone plans, movie tickets, etc.

Schedule and Travel

The position works at the LWVI offices in Tampa and does not require travel. Expected work shifts are Monday through Friday, 10 AM-7 PM (including a 30-minute lunch break)

Work Environment

The work is performed primarily in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related to a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

As an equal opportunity employer, every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. Lions World Vision Institute does not discriminate based on race, color, sex/gender, political ideology, religion/creed, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, national origin, color, military or veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws. Lions World Vision Institute is committed to a diverse workforce and is also committed to a barrier-free employment process. In order to ensure reasonable accommodations with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, individuals that require accommodations in the job application process for a posted position may contact us at (800) 214-6356 for assistance. Lions World Vision Institute will use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9.

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