UCLA Health

Kidney Post-Transplant Coordinator

UCLA Health$181K — $260K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of clinical experience in transplantation or related field
  • Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) required
  • Strong understanding of organ transplantation processes
  • Experience in interdisciplinary medical care coordination
  • Effective communication skills for patient and family education
  • Background in developing educational materials for clinical settings

Responsibilities

  • Manage clinical casework of transplant recipients from referral to follow-up
  • Coordinate interdisciplinary care alongside the Medical Director
  • Act as liaison between patients, families, and medical staff
  • Teach patients and families about transplant processes and care
  • Assess and ensure effective medical interventions and resource use
  • Collect data for clinical management and compliance with certification
  • Develop community education programs regarding organ transplantation

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and growth
  • Supportive team environment with collaborative care approach
  • Access to comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Involvement in patient and community education initiatives
  • Contributions to innovative transplant practices and protocols
Full Job Description
Primary responsibility is for the clinical case management of the transplant recipient involving all phases of the transplant process, from initial referral throughout patient follow-up. This position requires an advanced level of expertise and overall understanding of organ transplantation for the organ type specified. Responsibility involves coordination of interdisciplinary medical care delivery system under the direction of the Medical Director; liaison functions with patient, family, medical staff, referring physicians, and insurance companies; individualized patient/family teaching; assessment of appropriate medical intervention for effective use of resources and quality assurance. Additional responsibilities include data collection for clinical management and certification requirements, development of educational materials and programs for patients, nursing staff and physicians. Develop clinical protocols, and policy and procedures. Community education and public relations. Transplant donor/recipient coordination and liaison function with organ procurement agencies. The Transplant Coordinator reports directly to the Nurse Manager. Clinical functions are supervised by the Transplant Program Medical Directors and the Nurse Manager. Overall job performance is evaluated jointly by the Transplant Program Medical Directors and the Nurse Manager. TC2: must have CCTC Salary range: TC1: $181,071.365-$243,419.04 (annually) TC2: $ 218,175.12 - $ 260,749.44 (annually)

About UCLA Health

UCLA Health is a world-renowned academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It comprises four hospitals, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and more than 200 primary and specialty care clinics. UCLA Health is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States. The health system employs over 20,000 people and serves as a major center for patient care, medical education, and research.
Learn more about UCLA Health
Industry

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at UCLA Health

More Healthcare Jobs

Find similar Kidney Post-Transplant Coordinator jobs: