Clinical On-site Specialist
POSITION SUMMARY
The position of the Clinical On-Site Specialist is responsible for maximizing organ and tissue donation through the identification and evaluation of potential donors. The position is responsible for completion of related documentation and assists in the coordination of the recovery process. The Clinical On-Site Specialist has shared responsibility for strengthening partner relationships and maximizing donation.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
The Clinical On-Site Specialist reports to CORE’s Director, Organ Procurement Operations and is responsible for various office and recovery duties and will be expected to complete case follow-up, chart documentation, and assignments. They will also be responsible for conducting identification and evaluation of potential donors on-site. The Clinical On-Site Specialist will be responsible for communicating with on-call staff to ensure timely decisions and actions for donor potential activity, interface with hospital staff to assess and influence case progression, document required information which includes medical history, lab values, and other information that impacts donation, and evaluate donor information and communicate results to determine medical suitability for organ donation as either a brain dead or donation after cardiac death donor with clinical organ team and Administrator-On-Call (AOC).
The Clinical On-Site Specialist is responsible for following the organization policy with regard to position and documentation standards, maintain compliance with regulatory agencies, as appropriate, and document real-time case information. The Clinical On-Site Specialist will also be responsible for communicating strategies with appropriate hospital and CORE staff, and coordinates and provides supplies and equipment necessary to complete the donation process. The Clinical On-Site Specialist will be responsible for performing duties for the case start up and follow up activities as directed by the AOC and maintains confidentiality of donor and recipient information according to established policies and procedures. They may be assigned other job-related functions by the Director, Organ Procurement Operations and/or members of CORE’s Leadership Team.