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Selfless | Passionate | Authentic
Diversity, equity & inclusion are fundamental to our core values. At LOPA, we believe all voices deserve to be heard. Our dedication to serving our diverse community starts internally.
We are now accepting applications for the following positions. To be considered for a future position, you may email your resume to: resumes@lopa.org
Donation Services Coordinator I - Full time/Shreveport - The Donation Services Coordinator (DSC I) will ensure timely on-site response, assessment, and evaluation of potential organ donors, as well as communicating with hospital staff to maintain opportunity for donation. The DSC I will be responsible for proactive rounding and early identification of donor referral potential.
Donation Services Coordinator II - Full time/New Orleans Region - The Donation Services Coordinator (DSC) II is responsible for developing and implementing an individualized donation education and quality assurance process improvement program within their assigned hospital(s). The DSC II will collaborate to improve donation outcomes, maintain a positive working relationships and a hospital culture supporting and promoting organ, tissue and eye donation. The DSC II is responsible for the performance of their assigned hospital(s) as it relates to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as outlined within LOPA’s strategic plan. The DSC II will be responsible for proactive rounding with early identification of donor referral potential. The DSC II will assist with timely on-site response, assessment, and evaluation of potential organ donors to maintain the opportunity for donation.
Family Advocate I - Full time/Alexandria area - Our Family Advocates play a crucial role in providing opportunities for organ and tissue donation by identifying and assessing potential donors. Our Family Advocates support and employ effective strategies to guide donor families towards the decision to donate while also fostering stronger relationships with our hospital partners. Their key responsibilities are as follows:
Contributes to our mission by facilitating authorization for organ and tissue donation by empowering families to make an informed decision and creating a legacy for their loved one.
Honors the decision of First Person Authorization.
Collaborates with hospital partners to assess family dynamics and the patient's prognosis in real-time to ensure a timely donation conversation.
Addresses obstacles to donation through meticulous planning and preparation.
Engage with donor families to facilitate meaningful memory-making activities in honor of their loved ones, ensuring compassionate support throughout the process.
Family Advocate I - Full time/Covington/Greater NOLA area - Our Family Advocates play a crucial role in providing opportunities for organ and tissue donation by identifying and assessing potential donors. Our Family Advocates support and employ effective strategies to guide donor families towards the decision to donate while also fostering stronger relationships with our hospital partners. Their key responsibilities are as follows:
Contributes to our mission by facilitating authorization for organ and tissue donation by empowering families to make an informed decision and creating a legacy for their loved one.
Honors the decision of First Person Authorization.
Collaborates with hospital partners to assess family dynamics and the patient's prognosis in real-time to ensure a timely donation conversation.
Addresses obstacles to donation through meticulous planning and preparation.
Engage with donor families to facilitate meaningful memory-making activities in honor of their loved ones, ensuring compassionate support throughout the process.
Family Advocate I - Full time/Baton Rouge area - Our Family Advocates play a crucial role in providing opportunities for organ and tissue donation by identifying and assessing potential donors. Our Family Advocates support and employ effective strategies to guide donor families towards the decision to donate while also fostering stronger relationships with our hospital partners. Their key responsibilities are as follows:
Contributes to our mission by facilitating authorization for organ and tissue donation by empowering families to make an informed decision and creating a legacy for their loved one.
Honors the decision of First Person Authorization.
Collaborates with hospital partners to assess family dynamics and the patient's prognosis in real-time to ensure a timely donation conversation.
Addresses obstacles to donation through meticulous planning and preparation.
Engage with donor families to facilitate meaningful memory-making activities in honor of their loved ones, ensuring compassionate support throughout the process.
Family Advocate I - Full time/Lafayette area - Our Family Advocates play a crucial role in providing opportunities for organ and tissue donation by identifying and assessing potential donors. Our Family Advocates support and employ effective strategies to guide donor families towards the decision to donate while also fostering stronger relationships with our hospital partners. Their key responsibilities are as follows:
Contributes to our mission by facilitating authorization for organ and tissue donation by empowering families to make an informed decision and creating a legacy for their loved one.
Honors the decision of First Person Authorization.
Collaborates with hospital partners to assess family dynamics and the patient's prognosis in real-time to ensure a timely donation conversation.
Addresses obstacles to donation through meticulous planning and preparation.
Engage with donor families to facilitate meaningful memory-making activities in honor of their loved ones, ensuring compassionate support throughout the process.
Family Advocate I - Full time/Shreveport area - Our Family Advocates play a crucial role in providing opportunities for organ and tissue donation by identifying and assessing potential donors. Our Family Advocates support and employ effective strategies to guide donor families towards the decision to donate while also fostering stronger relationships with our hospital partners. Their key responsibilities are as follows:
Contributes to our mission by facilitating authorization for organ and tissue donation by empowering families to make an informed decision and creating a legacy for their loved one.
Honors the decision of First Person Authorization.
Collaborates with hospital partners to assess family dynamics and the patient's prognosis in real-time to ensure a timely donation conversation.
Addresses obstacles to donation through meticulous planning and preparation.
Engage with donor families to facilitate meaningful memory-making activities in honor of their loved ones, ensuring compassionate support throughout the process.
Tissue Family Advocate - Full time/Lafayette or Covington - Help save and enhance lives by determining suitability of potential organ, tissue and eye donors, and discussing tissue/eye donation with families. Supports LOPA’s core purpose of Making Life Happen by working in a collaborative, team-oriented call-center environment.
Organ Recovery Coordinator I - Full time/Covington - Responsible for the coordination of the organ donation process. This process includes:
the daily gathering and evaluation of medical and social information of referrals received from hospitals throughout the donor service area
the use of continual dynamic communication between internal and external team members to establish clear pathways to support the opportunity of donation for donors and donor families
obtaining donor homeostasis by actively clinically managing the organ donor to optimize organ function for the purpose of transplantation and research
a competent understanding of the surgical recovery process including organ anatomy and abnormal findings followed by the appropriate packaging of the recovered organs per UNOS policy
maintain a continual stewardship for the donor, donor LNOK, and LOPA throughout the process
utilizes discretion and sensitivity with respect to the surrounding circumstances, values and beliefs of others in all interactions.
has knowledge of all aspects of LOPA’s organ and tissue referral processes, recovery processes, and procedures, including LOPA’s aftercare Family Support Services
Organ Recovery Coordinator I - Full time/Lafayette - Responsible for the coordination of the organ donation process. This process includes:
the daily gathering and evaluation of medical and social information of referrals received from hospitals throughout the donor service area
the use of continual dynamic communication between internal and external team members to establish clear pathways to support the opportunity of donation for donors and donor families
obtaining donor homeostasis by actively clinically managing the organ donor to optimize organ function for the purpose of transplantation and research
a competent understanding of the surgical recovery process including organ anatomy and abnormal findings followed by the appropriate packaging of the recovered organs per UNOS policy
maintain a continual stewardship for the donor, donor LNOK, and LOPA throughout the process
utilizes discretion and sensitivity with respect to the surrounding circumstances, values and beliefs of others in all interactions.
has knowledge of all aspects of LOPA’s organ and tissue referral processes, recovery processes, and procedures, including LOPA’s aftercare Family Support Services
Administrative Assistant - Full time/Covington -The Administrative Assistant is responsible for receiving visitors at the reception desk, handling all incoming and outgoing mail, and answering phone lines during office hours. This role also maintains the official files of the Advisory Board and Advisory Board Subcommittees, acts as an assistant to the LOPA’s Director and Management team, and participates in Administrative projects.
Foundation Program Manager - Full time/Covington - This position will serve as an integral member of the LOPA Foundation team. The Program Manager will work with the CFO and the LOPA Foundation Board for the development and execution of philanthropy strategies to ensure a diverse and sustainable revenue portfolio to support the LOPA Foundation.
Quality Records Auditor I - Full time/Covington - Conducts audits of referral records for accuracy of documentation. Conducts audits of hospital death record reports for accuracy and completion. Acts as a quality resource for the Hospital Development team.
We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion because we believe all voices deserve to be heard. Serving our diverse community starts internally. To give our best externally, we must value our differences and take the time to educate ourselves.
By encouraging the contributions of others, valuing their unique experiences and perspectives, and striving for equitable treatment - you are selfless.
By sharing your own unique experiences and perspectives - you are authentic.
By devoting yourself in commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion - you are passionate.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are vital to our success, enabling innovation by empowering our people and strengthening our relationships.
Together, we are MAKING LIFE HAPPEN.
Diversity
We are committed to fostering diversity in all manners. We believe diversity is more than the boxes you check on a form - diversity is found in our individual experiences and differing perspectives. We believe diversity includes all that makes you uniquely you - from who you are on paper, to who you are inside.
Equity
We are committed to actively challenging and responding to all sources of bias, harassment, and discrimination. We are committed to a policy of equal employment and advancement opportunities based on merit, qualifications, abilities, and overall suitability.
Inclusion
We are committed to the deliberate pursuit of an environment where individual differences are welcomed, where different perspectives are actively encouraged and respectfully heard, and where everybody feels a sense of belonging. We believe that a vibrant climate of inclusiveness effectively leverages the resources of diversity to advance our collective capabilities.
Do you have what it takes to be part of MAKING LIFE HAPPEN?
We invite you to explore the career opportunities that LOPA has listed above. To be considered for a future position, you may email your resume to: resumes@lopa.org
or send via mail to: LOPA, Attn: Human Resources, 68190 Hwy 190 Service Road, Covington, LA 70433
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