Birth Tissue Clinical Coordinator

The Birth Tissue Donation Coordinator supports the mission, goals and strategic plan of Nevada Donor Network, Inc. (NDN) by providing accurate, efficient, and timely birth tissue services for stakeholders including, but not limited to, referring physicians, hospital staff, and tissue processing partners. The Birth Tissue Clinical Coordinator is responsible for communicating with expectant mothers, providing a compelling reason to consider birth tissue donation, coordinating the donation of that tissue, and providing exceptional customer service and follow-up services to mothers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Obtains informed consent for birth tissue donation from expectant mothers by providing information on the benefits of donation and completes all documentation according to established protocols.

Conducts Donor Risk Assessment Interview (medical and social behavior interview) with expectant mothers according to established organizational protocols.

Performs all tasks associated with birth tissue acquisition at the time of a delivery for a consented donor.

Monitors status of donor medical record requests and completes all required donor charts completely, accurately, and in a timely manner according to protocol.

Cultivates relationships with key stakeholders, to include hospital personnel, physicians, labor and delivery units, and other NDN department staff.

Provides informative, educational sessions for hospital staff and expectant mothers about birth tissue donation.

Consistently meets birth tissue performance metrics.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Bachelor’s Degree (four-year college or university) preferred; relevant work experience may be substituted for academic requirements.

Experience: Two years of healthcare related experience (required); Understanding of medical terminology preferred.

Computer Skills: Proficiency in MS Office programs. Proficient use of Computer, Fax, Photocopier, and telephone.

Other Requirements: OPEN AVAILABILITY TO WORK A ROTATING SCHEDULE Knowledge of basic aseptic technique, universal precautions, and medical terminology preferred. Availability on-call or on-site, according to a fixed schedule. Required to have a personal cell phone. Travel by personal or company auto is required to meet all the duties and responsibilities of the position.