Bachelor's degree preferred Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong interpersonal skills; the ability to actively listen Ability to effectively communicate assessments and concerns to the transplant team (comprised of physicians, nurses, other allied health specialists) and to confidently and diplomatically advocate to the transplant team on behalf of the donor's best interests Has knowledge of, or has the ability, to be oriented and educated in the topics of living organ donation, transplantation, medical ethics and informed consent Ability to understand the potential impact of family dynamics and other external pressures on the living donor candidate's decision whether to donate, and has the ability to discuss these sensitive issues with the donor Able to work collaboratively with, but independently from, the transplant team (to avoid conflicts of interest) Prior experience working in a multi-disciplinary healthcare team of physicians, nurses, social workers, other allied health professionals and administrative staff Pay Range: The duties/responsibilities to accomplish this include, but are not limited to, the following: Upon a candidate's initial referral / contact with the Transplant Program, and prior to the Living Donor Coordinator initiating the donor evaluation process, the ILDA will contact the potential donor, introduce him or herself, explain their role and briefly describe the donor evaluation process so that the potential donor understands what to expect and can ask any preliminary questions before proceeding.