Role OverviewThe Independent Living Donor Advocate (ILDA) functions independently from the transplant candidate's team, promoting the best interest of the potential living donor, advocating for their rights, and assisting them in obtaining and understanding information regarding the consent process, evaluation process, and surgical procedure.
What You Will Do
The ILDA provides a wide array of services to living donors and their families throughout the donor continuum, including phone screenings and assessments, assessing and affirming aspects of informed consent, and providing supportive services throughout the donation process.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of living organ donation, transplantation, medical ethics, and informed consent, as well as the ability to communicate effectively, maintain confidentiality, and work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in medical field required
- Knowledge of living organ donation, transplantation, medical ethics, and informed consent
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information or issues
- Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
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