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Work-Up Coordinator

Employer
Georgetown University
Location
Washington D.C.
Closing date
Apr 5, 2019

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Industry
Education
Function
Management
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job Details

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Work-Up Coordinator

Coordinates all donor activities (i.e., information session, sample collection, physical exam and clearance, travel arrangements) for the C.W. Bill Young Marrow Donor center, up to and including stem cell donation and follow-ups after the stem cell donation. Reports directly to supervisor, works with the Associate Director, and staff, various military installations, civilian hospitals, and other NMDP donor and transplant centers to ensure timely coordination of sample collection and medical testing of potential stem cell donors. Reviews all medical screening information and performs follow-up with all DoD volunteer stem cell donors. These functions are performed in accordance with the philosophy, policies and standards of Georgetown University Medical Center and NMDP.

  • Coordinate and document all arrangements for stem cell procurement from compatible donor.
  • Conduct information sessions, arrange command authorization, pre-collection specimen donation, physical exam, and autologous unit donation, coordinate donor travel arrangements, complete collection forms and requirements, status donors and coordinate status notification, make courier travel arrangements, and follow-up with donors post-donation. 
  • Document all actions and interactions appropriately within appropriate forms, documents, and databases.  Interact with NMDP Case Management staff to ensure adequate and open communication.
  • Participate in contingency exercises and activities, as needed.  In case of emergency, be prepared to provide significant extra assistance to program activities. Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.
  • Maintain skill and knowledge base.  Participate in team meetings and trainings to expand own knowledge and that of team members.
  • Create, send, and track shipment of kits for donor specimen collection.  Coordinate collections with donors and ensure safe/timely delivery of kits.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree, Master's degree in nursing or health-related field preferred
  • Upon evaluation, equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for degree.
  • 1-2 years donor coordination experience, or 3-5 years, preferably in a health related field, or equivalent combination
  • Computer experience with word processing, advance oral and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills
  • Good computer skills and advanced organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work with colleagues and donors of diverse backgrounds and attention to detail

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Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume  for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Need Assistance:

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.

Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.

EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Company

Founded in 1789, the same year the U.S. Constitution took effect, Georgetown University is the nation's oldest Catholic and Jesuit university. Georgetown today is a major student-centered, international, research university offering respected undergraduate, graduate and professional programs on its three campuses in Washington, DC.

Georgetown University is a leading employer in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and offers prospective employees an opportunity to work with the best and the brightest in a caring, diverse and intellectually stimulating campus environment. The University is world renowned for its academic and research programs which provide our faculty and staff with unprecedented career challenges and growth opportunities. Enjoy working with our students and professional colleagues who are proud of their accomplishments and strive to be leaders in their respective fields.

Georgetown University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity in the workplace.
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY OFFERS ATTRACTIVE BENEFITS, INCLUDING A TUITION ASSISTANCE PLAN.


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Telephone
2026872008
Location
37th & O Streets, NW
Suite 1200A
Washington
DC
20057
US

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