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The Family Services Specialist (FSS) will focus on providing support to families facing end-of-life decisions and offering the option of organ and tissue donation to families. This position provides support to donor families during and after the donor family's hospital experience. Provides on-call response to potential organ donors to guide hospital staff through the process of organ donation, consent, and recovery. Assist the nurse procurement coordinators during the early stages of the donation process.
Participates and is compliant with mandatory regulatory approach and authorization training. Independently and accurately completes authorization paperwork with appropriate family member. Provides educational programs to nurse, physicians, health care providers and hospital workers, as well as the general public. Acts as a liaison at public events and education workshops related to organ and tissue donation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSTwo (2) years of experience in the organ and tissue donation field or related health care field.
Experience working with grieving families.
Working knowledge of patient relations concepts to perform essential functions efficiently and effectively.
Possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences, Social Sciences, Pastoral Care, or related field
- Experience working with families in a healthcare setting
- Previous relevant medical experience.
- Previous experience charting in an electronic medical record
- Bilingual in English/Spanish.
- Must be able to work flexible hours, frequent overtime, and provide on-call coverage to area hospitals.
- 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.
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Annual Full Pay Range: $64,999 - $80,868 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $31.13 - $38.73
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).
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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 and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!
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Posted: 4/24/2024
Job Reference #: 128261
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://www-hr.ucsd.edu/saa/nondiscr.html UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.