Independent Living Donor Advocate, Transplant Services

　　Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, is looking for a full time Donor Advocate for Transplant Services in Springfield MA

　　SCHEDULE:

　　• per diem

　　• Flexible schedule, M-F

　　LOCATION:

　　• Wason Ave

　　• Springfield MA

　　Baystate Health, western Massachusetts’ only academic center and tertiary care provider has a long and proud tradition of continuous learning and improvement. We educate and train hundreds of healthcare workers every year and advance knowledge about new approaches to care. At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. We are committed to increasing diverse representation across our organization. Together our inspired and compassionate teams manage the whole health needs of all communities in need.

　　RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid published standards for Transplant Programs effective June 28, 2007. These standards require that a Living Donor Advocate is available to ensure the rights of all living donors and prospective living donors. The advocate is not a member of the recipient transplant team.

　　CMS and the OPTN mandate the role of an ILDA to participate in the care of all prospective donors.

　　The ILDA advocates for patient autonomy and readiness and a safeguard for aspects of informed consent unique to the living donor population.

　　The living donor advocate will adhere to program policies and procedures and CMS and OPTN guidelines (ILDA requirements, ILDA qualifications, and training).

　　QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Minimally Required Education: High School Diploma

　　Minimally Required Experience: Healthcare experience

　　We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!

　　OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY

　　We offer competitive total compensation. The base pay range shown above considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.

　　You Belong At Baystate

　　At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization, but also a community where you belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all people.

　　DIVERSE TEAMS. DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS.

　　Education:

　　Associate of Arts (Required), Bachelor of Science

　　Certifications:

　　Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

　　Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

　　Ab out Baystate Health

　　Baystate Health (BH) is one of New England’s leading and largest integrated health care organizations, serving a population of nearly one million people throughout western New England. With roots dating back to the founding of Springfield City Hospital in 1873, Baystate Health has been providing high-quality and compassionate health care in western Massachusetts for more than 145 years. With more than 12,000 employees, a medical staff of nearly 3,100 physicians, and a net patient service revenue of more than $1.4 billion, the ever-growing health system includes five Massachusetts hospitals and the Baystate Mary Lane Outpatient Center in Ware:

　　Baystate Medical Center in Springfield

　　Baystate Children’s Hospital (located at Baystate Medical Center)

　　Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield

　　Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer

　　Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield