Independent Living Donor Advocate - Transplant Center

JOB SUMMARY

/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provides potential living donors and living donors (potential LD/LD) with a clear understanding of his/her rights and with the opportunity to discuss any concerns or issues related to kidney donation.
• Represents and advises potential LD/LD; promotes his/her interests.
• Ensures that the rights of potential LD/LD are protected and that the donor’s decision is informed and is free from coercion.
• Performs duties and responsibilities in accordance with regulatory requirements, and established department and The Queen's Medical Center (QMC) polices and procedures.

II.TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
A. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Seeing. Hearing. Speaking. Finger dexterity.

B. MANUAL MATERIAL HANDLING:
• Infrequent: N/A
• Occasional: Carry between 0-5 lbs.
• Frequent: N/A
• Constant: N/A

C. NON-MANUAL MATERIAL HANDLING:
• Infrequent: N/A
• Occasional: Walk. Stoop/Bend. Twist. Squat. Climb: Stairs/Ladder.
• Frequent: Stand. Sit. Reach: shoulder level. Reach: above head. Gripping.
• Constant: N/A

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. EDUCATION:
• High School diploma or equivalent.

B. CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:
• No certification and/or licensure requirement.

C. EXPERIENCE:
• One (1) year experience in client/patient confidentiality preferably in a health related field or social service setting.
• Demonstrated ability to speak, write and understand English fluently.
• Demonstrated ability to use computer for data entry.