Clinical Responder - NIGHT SHIFT

Lifeline of Ohio•Columbus, OH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Consistent with the mission, vision and values of Lifeline of Ohio, the Clinical Responder provides on-site response to area hospitals in collaboration with Family services, Hospital Development, Organ Recovery, and partner hospital clinical teams. The Clinical Responder evaluates the suitability of patient referrals for all potential organ donors and develop a plan with the healthcare team to maintain the option of donation. This is a full-time, hourly position during NIGHT SHIFT. Typical hours are 7p-7a. MUST have a valid drivers license and reliable transportation to travel to partner hospital sites within our service area.

Requirements

High school diploma required
Current Allied Health certification required (e.g. Medical or Nursing Assistant, PCA, Phlebotomy, ST, EMT, Technician, LPN, etc).
Effective knowledge of anatomy and clinical care principles
Ability to work night shift hours, 7p-7a
Valid drivers license and reliable transportation to travel to partner hospital sites within our service area.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in a clinical field of expertise, or equivalent combination of certification and experience preferred
Two years of of emergency or critical care experience in a healthcare setting or hospital preferred
Attention to detail and accuracy
Effective verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Eagerness to learn and grow professionally
Collaborate effectively in a team environment
Time management and ability to prioritize work effectively
Strong passion and advocacy for donation

Responsibilities

Quickly respond to donor referrals received by Donation Support Services from hospital partners, conducting on-site follow-up. On-site referral response to partner hospital within one hour, travel permitting
Learn and apply clinical aspects of suitability evaluation to better evaluate the viability of potential candidates.
Conduct comprehensive suitability evaluations of potential organ donor referrals in conjunction with organ recovery coordinator and team lead.
Evaluate donor candidate eligibility based on applicable standards and regulations.
Evaluate past and current medical conditions and check for positive and negative trends in labs as leading indicators to evaluate whether a referral represents a realistic opportunity for donation.
Monitor candidate status daily in collaboration with hospital staff as long as referrals remain potential donors.
Re-evaluate candidates daily to confirm suitability for donation until authorization.
Update donor chart daily and after following authorization
Transition suitable donors to the Family Services team to obtain authorization for donation.
Assist in charting responsibilities of organ recovery team
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive pay
Affordable and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (including PPO, HDHP, and FSA/HSA)
Generous PTO bank available for immediate use, plus 9 holidays and 2 floating holidays of your choice
Paid Maternity, Paternity, and Family Leave
Free, unlimited access for you and your partner to Maven , a virtual women's & family health platform
Company provided term life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Company paid-for certifications and license renewals
Tuition Reimbursement Stipend
401(k) plan with company match
Performance Bonuses
Organizational dedication to internal advancement and promotion opportunities