Donor Search Coordinator

Uhnresearch; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Search Coordinator to enhance the donor search process for stem cell transplants. This role involves analyzing HLA results, coordinating with transplant physicians, and ensuring accurate donor information. Join a leading healthcare institution renowned for its research and patient care, where you will work alongside talented professionals dedicated to building a healthier world. This position offers a flexible work environment and numerous opportunities for professional growth, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about healthcare and research.

Benefits

Competitive offer packages

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Close access to Transit

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for development

Corporate discounts

On-site gyms

Qualifications

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in Genetics or Immunology required.
• One year practical experience in a related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the unrelated donor search process.
• Evaluate patient search files and liaise with transplant team members.

Skills

HLA analysis

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in Genetics

Undergraduate degree in Immunology

Tools

EPIC EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Department: Hematology and Medical Oncology

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World, and it is only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

The Search Coordinator analyzes and utilizes HLA molecular and serological results to identify suitable matched donors.

Key Responsibilities

1. Arranging HLA typing for siblings, parents & children & managing and coordinating the unrelated donor search process from search initiation through to donor selection and confirmation.
2. Evaluating patient search files; serving as a liaison with Transplant Physicians, other transplant team members, patients, Canadian Blood Services/OneMatch to find suitable stem cell donors for transplant patients.
3. Providing HLA technical information to the BMT team; updating donor HLA typing information and verifying accuracy; ensuring search process, system and search reports are functioning properly and kept current.
4. Performing cross-functional and other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned and/or required.

Qualifications

Completion of an undergraduate degree program in Genetics, Immunology, or other relevant discipline from a recognized academic institution, or recognized equivalent required.

Experience:

• One year practical and related experience and/or on-the-job training required.
• A demonstrated ability to analyze HLA molecular and serological associations required.
• Experience working with EPIC EMR for managing referrals, appointment scheduling, and standard clinical operations is required.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office environment is preferred.
• Experience working in a healthcare environment is an asset.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is an asset.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Able to operate effectively in an interdisciplinary team.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Additional Information

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages.
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service.
• A flexible work environment.
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization.
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.).

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.