BMT & Cellular Therapy Coordinator - Cancer Institute

Overview

As a top cancer care provider in Florida, Orlando Health Cancer Institute is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary cancer program consisting of six treatment sites and more than 10 practice locations that serve the region’s adult oncology needs. Specializing in more than 200 types of cancer, an expert team of medical professionals provides personalized care with the most state-of-the-art technologies, such as advanced radiation and proton therapies, and bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy.

Through a robust research program, the institute also supports physician involvement in numerous research studies and clinical trials that give patients access to innovative diagnosis, treatment and symptom management options. In addition to being accredited by the Commission on Cancer, a program of the American College of Surgeons, Orlando Health Cancer Institute has earned accreditations and certifications in several areas — including medical oncology and hematology/oncology, radiation oncology, cellular therapy, rectal cancer, and breast care — from the respective accrediting organizations, and recently was named in the 2023 Becker's Hospital Review “60 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs” list.

Orlando Health Cancer Institute is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes 24 award-winning hospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100+ primary care practices and more than 60 outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, we honor our 100-year legacy by providing care for more than 142,000 inpatient and 3.9 million outpatient visits each year.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

Position Summary

The Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Coordinator is responsible for coordination of the evaluation and preparation of patients for Hematopoietic Stem Cell transplantation (HSC) and cellular therapies. Is responsible for coordinating patient care across multiple areas including but not limited to the outpatient clinics, the inpatient nursing unit, and the community to provide continuity of patient care across all settings. Independent thinking and a high degree of problem solving, and innovation are required to resolve complex and unanticipated problems, applying appropriate interventions to individual patients and patient problems while performing daily tasks.

Is expected to serve as a clinical resource for other team members, patients/family/caregivers, referring case managers and community and direction are provided by the BMT Program Manager and physicians, however, has wide latitude in decision-making within written organizational and department policies and principles (i.e., Clinical Program SOP Manual). Organizational skills and problem-solving abilities are paramount. In addition to independently planning and scheduling his/her own daily schedule, must be able to prioritize clinical issues and case manage multiple patients in various stages of the transplant/cellular therapy processes including outpatient pre-treatment and inpatients itionally, must integrate the clinical responsibilities noted above, aid and guidance to other program staff, and participate in program development, research, and educational activities.

Must demonstrate knowledge and competence regarding the management and care of patients with hematologic malignancies and other diseases that are treated with HSC transplantation and cellular therapies, including knowledge of disease pathophysiology, diagnostic testing, coordination and timing between completion of standard care and transplant/cellular therapy, treatment eligibility criteria, pretreatment conditioning regimens, immunosuppressive regimens, side effects and supportive care…