Organ Recovery Coordinator (Organ Team) - LifeShare Carolinas - FT Variable

Follows policies of LifeShare, Advocate Health, Donor Services Area (DSA) Hospitals, Association for Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO), Centers for Medicaid Services (CMS), and United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), and all other regulatory or accreditation bodies utilized in the organ donation industry. Works collaboratively with LifeShare team, hospital staff, physicians, and surgeons to direct the clinical evaluation and management of potential organ donors. Provides input and assists in the referral/donor and organ recovery processes using knowledge of critical care principles such as hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and administration of critical care medicines. Interacts appropriately and shows compassion to grieving families and staff. Makes appropriate decisions regarding complexity of the case and escalates to a higher level if necessary. Actively participates in quality assurance and performance improvement. Follows the direction of the Administrator on Call (AOC) and/or Medical Director to ensure the donor is managed appropriately and responsibilities of organ donation are completed. Conducts rounding and in-services in DSA hospitals to identify potential donors and heighten awareness as scheduled by Hospital Development of LifeShare Administration.

Responsibilities

Follows policies of LifeShare, Advocate Health, Donor Services Area (DSA) Hospitals, Association for Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO), Centers for Medicaid Services (CMS), and United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), and all other regulatory or accreditation bodies utilized in the organ donation industry; Works collaboratively with LifeShare team, hospital staff, physicians, and surgeons to direct the clinical evaluation and management of potential organ donors; Provides input and assists in the referral/donor and organ recovery processes using knowledge of critical care principles such as hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and administration of critical care medicines; Interacts appropriately and shows compassion to grieving families and staff; Makes appropriate decisions regarding complexity of the case and escalates to a higher level if necessary; Actively participates in quality assurance and performance improvement; Follows the direction of the Administrator on Call (AOC) and/or Medical Director to ensure the donor is managed appropriately and responsibilities of organ donation are completed; Conducts rounding and in-services in DSA hospitals to identify potential donors and heighten awareness as scheduled by Hospital Development of LifeShare Administration

Requirements

RN with current license; 3 years' experience as a Paramedic; 3 years' experience in an Organ Procurement Organization with experience in organ recovery, preservation, or tissue recovery; Available to travel distances greater than 100 miles; Ability to function effectively in unfamiliar hospital environments; Ability to endure irregular sleep patterns; Ability to work extended hours (25+); Ability to take call for 24hr intervals for consecutive days; Ability to work in office, patient care area, and operating room; Ability to lift 50 pounds; Good visual acuity and accurate manual dexterity; Use of personal car for business required

Nice to have

ABTC Certification as a CPTC

Benefits

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program