Assistant Coordinator - Per Diem - Lifesharing

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego is seeking an Assistant Coordinator - Per Diem in Lifesharing to respond to organ donor referrals from area hospitals, obtain on-site information within 2 hours, and document findings in the Lifesharing system.

The role involves frequent travel, on-site visits, and a 24-hour call schedule, with 4–6 shifts per month. Bachelor-level coursework preferred; valid driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/ procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
• Some experience in the medical field or Organ Procurement or equivalent college course work.
• Some college coursework.
• Experience with EMR systems.
• Experience with Documentation and charting within EMR systems.
• Knowledge of or training in medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Respond to organ donor referrals from San Diego and Imperial County hospitals.
• Obtain information on-site from hospital staff within 2 hours of referral and document in Lifesharing system.
• Communicate referral findings to the Administrator on Call and provide clear follow-up instructions.
• Conduct daily on-site visits of existing referrals and assist Procurement Coordinators during organ donor cases.
• Work on a 24-hour call schedule with travel across service area.

Skills

Driver's license

Driving record

California Employer Pull Notice

Medical field experience

Organ procurement

EMR familiarity

Medical terminology

Education

Some college coursework

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Payroll Title: HOSP LAB TCHN 1 PD

Department: Lifesharing

Hiring Pay Scale: $38.58 / Hour

Worksite: Mission Valley

Appointment Type: Per Diem

Appointment Percent: 20%

Union: EX Contract

Total Openings: 2

Work Schedule: 12-Hour Rotating Shifts, Sunday-Saturday

#141378 Assistant Coordinator - Per Diem - Lifesharing

Filing Deadline: Mon 9/28/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds.

DESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Donation Development and guidance from the Administrator on Call, the Assistant Coordinator will be responsible for responding to organ donor referrals from San Diego and Imperial County hospitals. This position requires frequent travel between multiple hospital locations during the shift, often driving to different sites on short notice. The Assistant Coordinator must obtain information on-site from hospital staff within 2 hours of the initial referral and document the information in the Lifesharing electronic record system in a timely manner. They will communicate referral findings to the Administrator on Call and provide hospital staff with clear communication on findings and follow-up instructions.

The Assistant Coordinator will conduct daily on-site visits of existing referrals and assist Procurement Coordinators during organ donor cases with forms, charting data, and other documentation. This position operates on a 24-hour call schedule and requires flexibility to travel throughout the service area at any time.

The minimum availability requirement for this position will be 4 to 6, 24 hour shifts per month.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/ procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
• Some experience in the medical field or Organ Procurement or equivalent college course work.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Some college coursework.
• Experience with EMR systems.
• Experience with Documentation and charting within EMR systems.
• Knowledge of or training in medical terminology.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $80,555 - $80,555 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $38.58 - $38.58

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace