The MNIT Peer Educator position offers a unique employment opportunity for kidney transplant recipients. Kidney or kidney/pancreas transplant recipients can use what they learned from their own experiences to educate those who are currently on dialysis and considering the option of transplantation. A Peer Educator provides needed encouragement and support and offers guidance on proactive health care. MNIT is highly selective when choosing Peer Educators.
Requirements of Peer Educators
- Commits to at least 5 hours and up to 30 hours per week (during dialysis business hours)
- Received a kidney or kidney/pancreas transplant more than one year ago
- Must undergo training on how to educate and perform the evaluations
- Has excellent communication skills (bi-lingual preferred, but not necessary)
- Is highly motivated and has excellent organizational skills
- Can attend an assigned dialysis center in Los Angeles County
- Will follow the project protocol
Roles & Responsibilities of Peer Educator:
- Part-time paid consultants
- Supportive listeners
- Provide information about the treatment option of transplantation.
- Help patients become proactive in their healthcare.
- Encourage patients to communicate with their healthcare team.
- Maintain a professional relationship with the patients.
Peer Educators Do Not:
- Give medical advice or promote/refer a transplant center
Interested in Becoming a Peer Educator?
For more information, please contact Nicole Pinkerton, Project Director: (213) 413-2779 ext. 170 or Nicole.Pinkerton@transplantation.com