R1383H - Donation Clinical Specialist | Night Shift

LifeGift•Houston, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

LifeGift is currently looking for a Donation Clinical Specialist who will be responsible for the coordination of the organ and tissue donation process and activities associated with the recovery and utilization of organs for transplantation. This includes responding to referrals of potential organ and tissue donors, evaluation for organ and tissue donation, medical management of organ donors, allocation of organs, and assistance in the recovery and preservation of organs for transplantation.

Requirements

Nurse (LPN, LVN, RN), Paramedic, Respiratory Therapist (RT), International Medical Graduate (IMG), or clinically equivalent experience in an OPO.
Must obtain BLS within six months of employment.
Must maintain certification through duration of employment.
Ability to attain Hospital Badge and EMR Access from all of the LifeGift Hospital Partners.

Nice To Haves

ADN and/or BSN
Minimum of two years’ experience in a critical care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Responds to, evaluates, and screens potential donors, according to the established criteria of LifeGift.
Documents and maintains medical information into the LifeGift medical record during initial and ongoing evaluation of potential and active donors, with special attention to accurate, timely and thorough documentation.
Assesses the dynamics of potential donor families and works in collaboration with donor hospital staff and Family Care Specialists, to set the stage for donor family conversations regarding the opportunity for organ and tissue donation.
Adheres to all current policies of LifeGift, Organ Procurement and Transplant Network (OPTN), and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Maintains confidentiality of potential donor information in accordance with LifeGift policies.
Obtains and maintains access, as well as becomes proficient in the use of various medical records and databases, as needed for daily operations.
Coordinates and drives forward all aspects of organ donor cases in an efficient and effective manner, with a focus on maximizing donation opportunities.
Works in collaboration with LifeGift and hospital resources, such as the bedside nurse, respiratory therapist, and physicians, to implement effective donor management and support of the organ donor following LifeGift’s Donor Management Protocols to optimize organ function.
Consistently demonstrates critical thinking, and basic knowledge of donor management.
Coordinates all aspects of organ recovery, including recovery team communication, operating room (OR) scheduling, and review of procedures for the surgical recovery in collaboration with Donation Recovery Specialists and all other involved parties.
Communicates and collaborates with LifeGift staff, hospital staff, medical examiner/justice of the peace (JP), tissue recovery, and funeral homes regarding post-organ recovery processes, including post-mortem care.
Ensures all documentation post organ recovery is accurate, and completed in a timely manner prior to chart closure.