Donor Eligibility Coordinator

Position Purpose

The Donor Eligibility Coordinator obtains and reviews donor medical and social information to determine donor eligibility for transplant. May act as a Medical Director Designee, ensuring donors are safely approved for transplant in compliance with internal Lions World Vision Institute (LWVI) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Good Tissue Practices (GTPs), Eye Bank Association of American (EBAA) and other state and federal regulatory requirements.

Work Type: Remote

This position is eligible for remote work in the following states: Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Montana, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Dedicated home office space and minimum internet upload speed of 100 mbps required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtains and reviews donor records, including, but not limited to: o Medical Records
• Gross and final autopsy reports oDonor Risk Assessment Interviews
• Recovery documentation oScreening information
• Infectious disease test results oLaboratory and culture reports
• Ensures that sufficient information is obtained to determine donor eligibility
• Compiles relevant information from the above sources into a summary for the transplanting physician to review
• Coordinate with partner tissue and organ donor agencies to share relevant donor information
• Interact with Medical Examiners, pathologists, hospitals, hospices, laboratories, Primary Care Physicians and other clinical agencies on donorrelated issues
• Determines donor eligibility safely and efficiently, consistent with specified LWVI internal goals and metrics
• Support the Mission, Vision, and Values of Lions World Vision Institute in all daily activities.
• Must be able to work long hours, nights, and weekends when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

Associate’s degree in science, nursing or other healthcare-related field is preferred. One or two years of experience in a related field may be substituted for education. Thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology and disease processes a plus.

Compensation

• For Oklahoma and South Carolina, the range is $20.81$23.87.
• For Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Montana, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, and Wisconsin the range is $21.90 $25.13.
• For Maryland and Texas, the range is $23.21 $26.64.
• For Pennsylvania, the range is $24.09 $27.64.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have strong verbal, written and analytical skills
• Must have demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Must demonstrate adaptability to change
• Must be able to effectively work independently and within a team.
• Must be able to manage both time and priority constraints and to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Must be able to copy with issues pertaining to death
• Must possess knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of medical and ophthalmic terminology a plus

Schedule and Travel

This position works a schedule of 10 hour shifts, Sunday through Wednesday.

Travel is minimal. May be occasionally required to travel by personal or company automobile or air to meeting sites and other locations.

Work Environment

The work environment described here is representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to a laboratory-like environment and office like-environment. Open discussions about donor health and circumstances of death occur throughout the day.

Equipment required for this position include but are not limited to, sterile supplies that may contain latex, surgical gloves and sterile attire, standard office space and equipment, standard PC equipment, printers, telephone and headset.

Professional Appearance Standards

We are proud to foster a workplace that balances professionalism with personal comfort. Team members are expected to maintain a business casual appearance that reflects a clean and polished image.

Our standards permit:

• Natural hair colors
• Visible tattoos that are appropriate in nature
• Simple piercings, such as ear piercings and nose studs

All other piercings are not permitted during scheduled work hours; however, clear retainers may be worn in place of metal jewelry. Please note that certain roles may require designated uniforms or safety attire in accordance with job duties.

If you are comfortable adhering to these guidelines, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to welcoming motivated and professional individuals to our team.

Physical Demands

The physical demands representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job include but are not limited to regularly required to sit, stand, talk, see and hear; needing to possess conversational hearing, with and without aid, as well as adequate vision; required to possess dexterity to operate standard office equipment; occasionally required to lift 25 pounds or more. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

About Lions World Vision Institute

Lions World Vision Institute is a nonprofit organization committed to honoring vision as a basic human right. Our work extends around the globe and includes donor family and recipient support, advanced tissue preparation for transplant cases, innovative research and technology development, eye bank and surgeon training programs, pediatric vision services, and community-based education in local and international communities for those who are visually impaired. With our worldwide ecosystem of eye banks, surgeons, and research leaders, we work tirelessly to honor a donor’s gift by protecting and supporting sight restoration for hundreds of thousands of people—transforming lives around the world…. So the world can see.