Transplant Coordinator 1

3 weeks ago


Tampa, United States LifeLink Full time
We Are LifeLink…

Our Vision is to maximize the gift of life while giving hope to donor families and transplant patients. Our Mission is to honor donors and save lives through organ and tissue donation.

Our Values are: Compassion. Excellence. Legacy. People. Quality.

Why choose LifeLink? We offer the following:

  • Amazing culture since 1982
  • Company paid Medical, Dental, Disability & Life Insurance
  • Generous company paid Pension Plan for your Retirement
  • Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays
  • Encouraging career track
  • Fitness Membership Reimbursement
    …much more


Join our team of dedicated professionals who are committed to saving lives.

Summary:

Primary responsibility is to direct the resources available to bring about a successful recovery of organs and tissues for transplantation once a potential donor has been identified. Included in this responsibility is presenting the option of donation; placement of organs (attempting to maximize each donor); recovery and preservation of donated organs; and providing support and follow-up for involved parties. Coordinators are also to be available as resources and support and follow-up for involved parties. Coordinators are also to be available as resources and support for the Hospital Development and Public Education programs as directed by the Manager and/or Executive Director.

Responsibilities:

  1. Receives and evaluates incoming donor referral calls, identifies potential organs and tissue suitable for transplant, and offers the option of donation through the appropriate authorization process.
  2. Responsible for the complete logistical coordination of all cases between procurement agencies and transplant centers and serves as communication link for all involved.
  3. Responsible for the ICU medical management of the organ donor, lymph node cut-down, organ specific evaluation for transplant, and organ placement to transplant centers.
  4. Circulates in surgery, packages and ships the organs and tissues, and provides organs for research when appropriate.
  5. Coordinates extra renal fly-outs for local transplant center.
  6. Provides information as appropriate, to data center, recipient centers, UNOS and donor hospitals regarding donor follow-up.
  7. Provides donor families with follow-up information and support as needed.
  8. Completes donor bill audits/summaries in timely fashion or as specified in agreements with hospitals if requested by the Executive Director.
  9. Works with hospital development program and public education program on development initiatives.
  10. Where appropriate, provides back-up support for the tissue team and other duties as requested.
Requirements:
  1. RN. and/or P.A. training preferred with ICU and/or OR experience or equivalent experience. Should have 1-2 years work related experience and ability to achieve NATCO certification.
  2. Advanced technical, organizational, communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills required.
  3. Ability to deal with a high-stress level resulting from the emotionally and physically draining nature of the work.
  4. Ability to carry and lift 1-80 pounds five percent of the time.
  5. Good driving record and current state driver license.


Work Condition:

High stress level: Some circumstances may require 20-40 of case management hours with little sleep. Customary work has in addition a 7-day/24 hour per day on-call schedule.

OSHA Risk Classification: High

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