Donor Family Support Coordinator

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL seeks an Organ Donation Specialist to work with hospital staff and donor families. Primary responsibility is to offer donation options and coordinate the donation process, including potential evaluation of donors.

The role requires presenting information in formal and informal settings, providing emotional support, and maintaining relationships with medical examiners. On-call shifts include holidays and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be able to present information clearly in formal and informal settings.
• Experience providing emotional support to families during sensitive discussions.
• Ability to coordinate and facilitate donation processes with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Offer organ, tissue, and eye donation options to families of potential donors.
• Coordinate and facilitate emotional support during and after discussions and throughout the donation process.
• Maintain relationships with local medical examiners/coroners and support on-call duties.

Skills

Public speaking

Empathy

Cultural sensitivity

Grief support experience

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, or other healthcare-related field

Job description

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL seeks an Organ Donation Specialist to work with hospital staff and donor families. Primary responsibility is to offer donation options and coordinate the donation process, including potential evaluation of donors.

The role requires presenting information in formal and informal settings, providing emotional support, and maintaining relationships with medical examiners. On-call shifts include holidays and weekends.