UCLA Health

Transplant Coordinator-Kidney Living Donor Program

UCLA Health$181K — $260K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in clinical case management, specifically in transplant services
  • Advanced knowledge of organ transplantation processes and requirements
  • Certification as a Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) is required for TC2 position
  • Strong communication skills for interaction with diverse stakeholders
  • Experience in developing educational materials for patients and healthcare staff

Responsibilities

  • Manage clinical case for transplant recipients from initial referral through follow-up
  • Coordinate interdisciplinary care in collaboration with the Medical Director
  • Act as a liaison among patients, families, medical staff, and insurance companies
  • Deliver individualized education to patients and families
  • Gather data for clinical management and compliance requirements
  • Develop and implement clinical protocols, policies, and procedures
  • Conduct community education and public relations efforts regarding transplant services

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities and continuing education
  • Access to a supportive interdisciplinary team environment
  • Flexible work schedule to accommodate work-life balance
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage and wellness programs
  • Opportunity to positively impact patients' lives through transformative care
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. Salary range: TC1: $181,071.365-$243,419.04 (annually) TC2: $ 218,175.12 - $ 260,749.44 (annually) TC2: must have CCTC

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.
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