R1433H - Donation Clinical Specialist - Night Shift

LifeGift•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

LifeGift is seeking a Donation Clinical Specialist to coordinate the organ and tissue donation process. This role involves managing all aspects of organ and tissue recovery, from initial referral and evaluation to medical management, allocation, and preservation of organs for transplantation. The specialist will work collaboratively with hospital staff, donor families, and recovery teams to maximize donation opportunities while adhering to LifeGift's policies and industry standards. This position is crucial in fulfilling LifeGift's mission of hope and saving lives.

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 LifeGift Hospital Partners.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Respond to, evaluate, and screen potential donors according to LifeGift's established criteria.
Document and maintain medical information in the LifeGift medical record for potential and active donors.
Assess potential donor family dynamics and collaborate with hospital staff and Family Care Specialists to facilitate conversations about organ and tissue donation.
Adhere to all current policies of LifeGift, Organ Procurement and Transplant Network (OPTN), and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Maintain confidentiality of potential donor information.
Obtain and maintain proficiency in various medical records and databases.
Coordinate and manage all aspects of organ donor cases efficiently to maximize donation opportunities.
Collaborate with LifeGift and hospital resources to implement effective donor management protocols.
Coordinate all aspects of organ recovery, including team communication, OR scheduling, and procedure review.
Communicate and collaborate with LifeGift staff, hospital staff, medical examiner/justice of the peace, tissue recovery teams, and funeral homes regarding post-organ recovery processes.
Ensure all post-organ recovery documentation is accurate and completed in a timely manner prior to chart closure.