Sarah Schmitz
Bel Air,MD
Summary
Since my promotion to the role of TDC 3 in August of 2023, I have continued to develop both professionally and personally. I have found many strengths in my personal development that have lent themselves to my professional development and that can be incorporated into the role of a future leader. In the last year of my role as a TDC3, I have accomplished many things and have contributed to streamlining many new processes. I work closely with Management and IT staff in regards to further developing EMR access/use by creating EMR resource guides and continuously working through issues with current staff to help gain, regain, or maintain access. Currently, I am contributing to an EMR workgroup that is working towards functioning access for all DSC staff. In addition to my involvement with EMR Access, I helped contribute to the creation of the Tissue Following Organ Checklist in order to streamline the process of screening tissue following organ cases while upholding QA standards. My CTBS certification was obtained in October 2024 and I am currently enrolled in the PDU Leadership Series offered at Infinite Legacy and feel this has been extremely pivotal in the development of my leadership communication skills. As I continue to grow and learn as a TDC 3, I look forward to expanding these skills and more into a supervisory position.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tissue Donation Coordinator 3
Infinite Legacy
08.2023 - Current
- All duties outlined in role for TDC2, in addition to duties added in the TDC 3 role.
- Supported onboarding of new TDC staff by serving as faculty member for Donation University and subject matter expert for creation/updating trainings and resources
- Assists with creation and maintenance of resources for departmental use, including any needed revisions
- Participated in departmental share days and cultivated relationships with Internal staff and external partners.
- Assumed shift lead role by managing daily activity and optimizing staffing resources, assisting with call out and schedule coverage needs.
Tissue Donation Coordinator2
Infinite Legacy Foundation
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Answered incoming organ and tissue referrals in a timely and professional manner
- Evaluates medical suitability of potential tissue donors utilizing information from medical records, laboratory and diagnostic tests, medical and social history provided by the legal next of kin, and physical examinations
- Communicates with hospital personnel, medical examiner, and funeral home staff to obtain this information
- Thoroughly reviews hospital records and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to identify pertinent clinical history
- Presents tissue donor evaluations, as appropriate, to affiliated tissue processing and/or research agencies
- Completes all necessary documentation in the potential donor record
- Acts as a preceptor to new hires
- Assumed shift lead role by managing daily activity and optimizing staffing resources
- Maintain and utilize all EMR access to review and support shift activities
Senior Critical Care Coordinator, Maryland Access Center
University of Maryland Medical Center
03.2005 - 10.2021
- Responsible for the intake and triage of information related to multiple patient transfer requests from referring physicians in outside hospitals
- Coordinating the connection of referring physicians to appropriate receiving physicians for consultation in reference to the transfer of critical patients to both University of Maryland Medical Center and R Cowley Adams Shock Trauma Center
- Responsible for identifying appropriate level of care receiving bed/unit for patients accepted to the Medical Center
- Maintain accurate medical records using Epic transfer system, providing appropriate medical/clinical documentation in each transfer request, ranging from patients being accepted to the medical center, in addition to those being repatriated or moved within the system
- Responsible for coordinating appropriate level of care transportation for patients being transferred to the medical center, whether by ground ambulance (BLS, ALS, SCT) or helicopter/air transport
- First response access for in-house emergency calls for activation of special response teams including Brain Attack, Cath Lab, Pulmonary Embolism Response Teams, ECMO and Pediatric ECMO
- Receive and maintain response logs for Maryland State Go Team requests
- Connected referring physicians for placement of COVID-19 patients to the Baltimore Convention Center field hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Efficiently utilize multi-line, computer based phone system
- Maintain computer systems, utilize and effectively and securely communicate patient information through multiple dispatch and hospital based messaging systems
- Provide guidance to lower level coordinators throughout shift and supervise their daily transfer requests to ensure that they are handled effectively and triaged accordingly
- Work with new hires to apply a6 month training program to train them to be able to succeed in the Critical Care Coordinator Position
- Maintain current CPR/BLS certification
Critical Care Transport - EMT-B/EVO
Lifestar Response
08.2003 - 03.2005
- Responsible for the safe operations of an emergency vehicle during critical care transports
- Responsible for assisting in patient care in critical care inter-hospital transports
- Responsible for the maintenance of medical equipment and ensuring adequate stock of supplies are present
Team Critical Care - EMT-B/EVO
Rural/Metro Ambulance
01.2001 - 08.2003
- Responsible for the safe operations of an emergency vehicle during critical care transports
- Responsible for assisting in patient care in critical care inter-hospital transports
- Responsible for the maintenance of medical equipment and ensuring adequate stock of supplies are present
Education
Associate of Science - Psychology
Harford Community College
Bel Air07.2021
Emergency Medicine
CCBC - Essex
Baltimore, MD12.2000
High School Diploma -
Mercy High School
Baltimore, MD06.1999
Skills
- Adaptability
- Communication Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Ability to Multitask
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Computer Skills
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
Certification
Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS)
Timeline
Tissue Donation Coordinator 3
Infinite Legacy
08.2023 - Current
Tissue Donation Coordinator2
Infinite Legacy Foundation
10.2021 - 08.2023
Senior Critical Care Coordinator, Maryland Access Center
University of Maryland Medical Center
03.2005 - 10.2021
Critical Care Transport - EMT-B/EVO
Lifestar Response
08.2003 - 03.2005
Team Critical Care - EMT-B/EVO
Rural/Metro Ambulance
01.2001 - 08.2003
Associate of Science - Psychology
Harford Community College
Emergency Medicine
CCBC - Essex
High School Diploma -
Mercy High School
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