Referral Response Coordinator

Sierra Donor Services (SDS) is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic team member to join us to save lives!! Our mission at SDS is to save lives through organ donation, and we want professionals on our team that will embrace this important work!! We are specifically wanting people to join our team as a Referral Response Coordinator with expertise as an EMT, Paramedic, Allied health professional or experience in an Emergency Room or ICU setting. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats are a must. This position will be the onsite Referral Response Coordinator in the Sacramento area.

COMPANY OVERVIEW AND MISSION

For over four decades, DCI Donor Services has been a leader in working to end the transplant waiting list. Our unique approach to service allows for nationwide donation, transplantation, and distribution of organs and tissues while maintaining close ties to our local communities.

DCI Donor Services operates three organ procurement / tissue recovery organizations : New Mexico Donor Services, Sierra Donor Services, and Tennessee Donor Services. We also maximize the gift of life through the DCI Donor Services Tissue Bank and Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank.

Our performance is measured by the way we serve donor families and recipients. To be successful in this endeavor is our ultimate mission. By mobilizing the power of people and the potential of technology, we are honored to extend the reach of each donor's gift and share the importance of the gift of life.

With the help of our employee-led strategy team, we will ensure that all communities feel welcome and safe with us because we are a model for fairness, belonging, and forward thinking.

Key responsibilities this position will perform include :

• Facilitates the donation process through coordination and communication of referral information and logistics. Appropriate routes all donor referrals and request from externals.
• Maintains accurate documentation of the medical screening process via data entry and follows established referral intake procedures.
• Evaluates medical suitability of potential organ and tissue donors by utilizing information from medical records, personal histories, physical examination, and current health status. Transcribes health information into electronic medical records.
• Requests and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests needed for evaluation of suitability and clinical management of potential donors.
• Collaborates with hospital personnel and clinical teams to develop an action plan that supports the option of donation is maintained and activation of the appropriate DCIDS team members.
• Participates in training, process improvement, departmental QA / QC activities and special projects as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have :

We offer a competitive compensation package including :

You will receive a confirmation e-mail upon successful submission of your application. The next step of the selection process will be to complete a video screening. Instructions to complete the video screening will be contained in the confirmation e-mail. Please note - you must complete the video screening within 5 days from submission of your application to be considered for the position.

DCIDS is an EOE / AA employer - M / F / Vet / Disability.