Clinical Recovery Coordinator 1 (Nurse, Paramedic, RT)

INFINITE LEGACY • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

Under the general direction of the Regional Clinical Manager, Organ Recovery, while utilizing established parameters and healthcare knowledge and expertise, coordinates all aspects of organ and tissue donation for transplant and research. Assesses and evaluates potential organ and tissue donors working collaboratively with the Donor Services Center staff and the Family Service Coordinators, communicates with donor families, directs clinical management of the organ donor, and coordinates the organ and tissue recovery process with medical teams to surgically recover and transport organs and tissues. The Clinical Recovery Coordinator also provides informational and educational in-services to professional and public audiences.

Requirements

• RN certification or college degree in health care related field preferred.
• At least 2 years of emergency or critical care experience or clinically equivalent experience.
• Ability to interact with families in crisis in a supportive, empathetic manner.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use a personal computer for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to function independently and collaboratively.
• Good problem-solving and creative thinking skills.
• Well-developed personal stress management skills.
• Ability to utilize proper body mechanics to independently lift heavy objects.
• Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and be insurable under The Infinite Legacy’s master policy.
• Ability to travel throughout Infinite Legacy’s Donor Services Area.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC) certification preferred after two years as a CRC I.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a work schedule of 36-48 hours per week. Additional shifts can be picked up during times of high activity or based on departmental needs.
• Evaluates medical suitability of potential organ and/or tissue donors, utilizing information from medical records, history and physical examination, and current health status.
• Prepare for on-call responsibilities with current recovery information and functioning recovery equipment, electronic medical record (EMR) access, hospital, and IL ID badges.
• Collaborates with the host hospital’s medical staff and medical director to direct the clinical management of potential organ and/or tissue donors.
• Requests and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests needed for evaluation of suitability and clinical management of potential organ and/or tissue donors.
• Works closely with the Family Services Coordinators in offering potential donor families the option of donation in an appropriate and sensitive manner.
• Conducts all aspects of the donation process in compliance with established federal and state laws, OCME, AOPO and AATB standards, UNOS and FDA guidelines, CDC recommendations, AORN guidelines for aseptic technique and Infinite Legacy policies.
• Collaborates with the Donor Services Center staff to facilitate all aspects of the organ/tissue donation process.
• Coordinates with Tissue Recovery team to facilitate all aspects of the organ/tissue recovery process, including all documentation requirements.
• In conjunction with the Donor Services Center staff, coordinates and participates in all aspects of long-distance organ donor recoveries.
• Works in partnership with other Infinite Legacy team members to design and deliver programs for professional and public audiences.
• Participates in research studies which enhance or improve the donation process.
• May train new CRC staff to perform all functions of the role.
• Assists the Hospital Services and Family Services departments with donor follow-up activities as needed.
• Routinely reviews email, voice mail, and all routine communication and correspondence.
• Attends all scheduled clinical meeting days and mandatory training sessions.
• Maintains compliance with documentation, Standard Operating Procedures and Traincaster.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for you and your loved ones.
• Paid Time Off: Ten company paid holidays and one personal day annually.
• 401K: Employer contributions with a 6% match.
• Life & Disability Insurance: Company paid life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability.
• Pet Insurance Discounts: Significant discounts on medical care and prescriptions for pets.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Education assistance for growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees