JOB REQUIREMENTS: Family Support Specialist Job Locations
US-WI-Milwaukee ID 2024-10618 Category Health Services Position Type
Full Time Overview Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity,
and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are
precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we
enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind
the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings
together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion
medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology
and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific
expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved
patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for
hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational
institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are
passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our
healthcare partners thrive. Position Summary Under the direction of
department leadership, the Specialist Family Support is responsible for
communicating/interacting in a respectful manner with families to obtain
authorization for organ and tissue donation. Collaborates closely with
the Organ Donation Specialists, donor hospital staff, and physicians to
develop a plan for the family discussion of donation, legal
authorization and/or support for donor designation and a bereavement
plan. Responsibilities Supports family needs throughout the entire donor
process from referral, family discussion, donor management, operating
room, and family follow-up. Meets with the potential donor family to
offer donation, providing emotional support and compassion during and
after the donation process Coordinates huddles with the hospital staff
to establish a collaborative plan to support the family and Establishes
initial contact with the potential donor family Engages with full
awareness and sensitivity to cultural and religious beliefs regarding
the grief process Accurately obtains and completes written consent from
the legal next of kin for the purposes of organ and tissue donation
Supports and upholds donor designation status with all families, as
applicable Assists Hospital Development Liaisons with educating health
care professionals and the public regarding organ donation; may develop,
conduct, and participate in education programs for health care
professionals and the public Supports and demonstrates a customer
service commitment to internal For full info follow application
link. We embrace and encourage diversity in our workforce. Equal
Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and
Individuals with Disabilities. We participate in eVerify. We maintain a
drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
We are a tobacco/smoke-free workplace. APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/787FBDC161B4453A Qualified females,
minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are
encouraged to apply.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Description: Purpose Perform the day-to-day
administrative activities of the clinical research trials program.
Provide support to the team to facilitate the achievement of the
program\'s goals. Primary Functions Recruit, screen, enroll and obtain
consent from program participants. Conduct or coordinate training for
program participants. Coordinate research protocols including arranging
necessary appointments and procedures, working collaboratively with
other departments and institutions, and maintaining contact with study
participants. Collect, analyze, and disseminate program data. Report
program data and progress to program stakeholders. Identify problems or
obstacles in the system/procedures related to implementation of the
research protocols and communicate to the study investigators. Assure
compliance with all relevant IRB and other regulatory agency
requirements. Assist in the preparation of IRB documents and reports.
Assist in the evaluation and writing of research protocols. Collaborate
on the development of program materials including educational materials,
marketing materials, websites, forms, and reports. Work with Principal
Investigator to develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive databases
and files related to the program. Maintain program timeline including
tracking deadlines for program components. Coordinate program outreach
activities including acting as a liaison with community organizations.
Knowledge - Skills - Abilities Knowledge of biology, chemistry,
mathematics, documentation, and records management. Data utilization,
complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and
writing skills. Preferred Schedule: Position Requirements:
Specifications Appropriate experience may be substituted for education
on an equivalent basis Minimum Required Education: Associate\'s Degree
Minimum Required Experience: 1 yearCertification: CITI training within
90 days of hire #LI-NI1 MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and
Commitment to Non-Discrimination The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW)
is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a
diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well
as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to
services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual\'s
race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender
identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy,
predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees,
students, applicants or other members of the MCW community For full
info follow application link. EEO/AA Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability
The Medical College of Wisconsin is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment
on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin,
veteran status, disability or sexual orientation. APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/FFB29B813E4A425F Qualified females,
minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are
encouraged to apply.
