Transplant Assistant

Job Title: Transplant Assistant

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department Name: Heart Transplant Center

Req #: 0000221229

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $26.44 - $28.84 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Transplant Assistant works under the direction of the Transplant Coordinator RN by completing direct and indirect patient care tasks which do not require a licensed practitioner in accordance with RWJUH policies and procedures. The Transplant Assistant will also participate in department QAPI activities.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of the position.
• Completion of CNA course or at least one year’s experience in an acute care facility or equivalent experience in an sub acute or long term care facility or a nursing student who has completed one clinical rotation.
• Current CPR certification.

Essential Functions:

• Assures clinic supplies, including patient education and chart packets are prepared.
• Facilitates communication and patient flow through clinic in a timely manner.
• Greets patients and performs accurate measurement of temperature, pulse, BP, respiratory rate and weight in outpatient chart and reports alert level results to a RN.
• Assists transplant physicians/coordinators with dressing changes, physical examinations and clinic procedures as needed.
• Assists with gathering records or scheduling testing as needed during clinic.
• Assists transplant surgeons in the preparation and scheduling of PATS and other surgical procedures.

Pre-Transplant Patient Responsibilities:

• Assists pre-transplant coordinators with transplant evaluations by obtaining necessary outside records, and proactively tracking transplant evaluation testing and consultation results. Schedules testing as directed.
• Enters information in PATS database per transplant office routine. Charts pertinent information in patient record.
• Participates in ESRD meetings, including setting agenda and preparing minutes. Maintains record of minutes.
• Assists pre-transplant coordinators and pre-transplant patients in maintaining their waitlist status by keeping records current and obtaining testing for review by coordinator and/or physicians.
• Enters data into PATS Axis database and keeps information current.
• Assists in facilitating communication with patients dialysis centers and HLA lab to maintain current specimens.

Living Donor Responsibilities:

• Tracks and contacts recipients to follow-up on potential living donors to screen.
• Assists coordinator with scheduling and documenting donor evaluation.

Post Transplant:

• Transcribes labs for review.
• Schedules biopsies, infusions and surgeries as directed.
• Assists with dressing changes and exams as needed.

Office Functions:

• Responsible for distribution of patient results and records that come into transplant office.
• Manages requests for records per HIPPA policies.
• Adheres to RWJUH policies, procedures, guidelines and CMS and UNOS regulations.
• Cross covers front office staff as needed.

Professional Development/Position Requirements and Competencies:

• Maintains and submits accurate time studies when required.
• Embraces and demonstrates a positive cultural climate for patients, staff and all people encountered.
• Identify personal and professional learning and development needs and works with Administrative Director to formulate and implement action.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant clinical and administrative issues.
• Maintains certifications and competencies are required.
• Performs other duties as requested.
• Support efforts to improve services and grow the transplant program and achieve organizational objectives.
• Participates in QAPI.

Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,
high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering
a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer