Remote Referral Coordinator (OPO & or transplant center experience is preferred) - Candidate resides & work either in FL or GA

LifeLink Careers•Tampa, FL

18d•Remote

About The Position

Join LifeLink — Join a Life Saving Team! About LifeLink More than four decades ago, a visionary group of innovators, led by renowned nephrologist Dr. Dana Shires, made a life-changing commitment—to save lives through organ and tissue donation. From that bold beginning, LifeLink Foundation was established – founded with heart, purpose, and a mission that still guides us today. What started as a nonprofit with big dreams has grown into a vision-driven organization of more than 700 dedicated professionals across west-central Florida, Georgia, parts of South Carolina, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. At LifeLink, we are united by our mission: To honor donors and save lives through organ and tissue donation. Our vision remains clear: To maximize the gift of life while giving hope to donor families and transplant patients. We are grounded in the values that shape our work and culture— Compassion. Excellence. Legacy. People. Quality. If you’re inspired by purpose, driven by impact, and ready to help save and heal lives, LifeLink is the place for you. What You’ll Do As a Remote Referral Coordinator, you will directly contribute to LifeLink’s life-saving mission. Primary responsibility is to evaluate and respond to hospital referrals for the purpose of determining a potential organ/tissue donor. Apply LifeLink’s policies and procedures in performing and documenting the timeliness of referrals, response to referrals and provide direction to responding staff. In addition, ascertain information to help facilitate the determination of potential donors, BD, DCD potential, medical suitably and order of priority/NOK. Participate in call schedule rotation to ensure coverage of this position’s responsibilities 24/7. Effectively communicate with Hospitals, AOC, MDOC, other management staff, FCC, TC, IHC and other development staff.

Requirements

Passionate about helping others and making a difference
Aligned with LifeLink’s core values of Compassion, Excellence, Legacy, People, and Quality
Minimum of one year in a related LifeLink position and/or appropriate credentialing and experience which may include medical-related degree/certification (RN) or appropriate experience in a medical environment.
Completion of all requirements of the probationary level position or other related experience/position.
Demonstrated above average verbal communication skills and phone etiquette skills.
Availability to handle rotation of 24/7 call responsibilities and a work schedule that may require response to emergency back-up call coverage.
Understanding that confidentiality must be maintained, according to Foundation protocols.
A collaborator who thrives in a mission-first environment

Nice To Haves

OPO & or transplant center experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Participate in the RC call schedule coordinating FCC/IHC/HD/TC for making an appropriate and timely onsite visit for referrals in collaboration with AOC.
Referral evaluation
Preliminary determination of suitability
Verification of name, race, sex, DOB and location of next-of-kin
Accessing Donor Registry
Notifying the FCC and other on call team members of potential donor situations
Review information on initial referral regarding donation process with hospital personnel with outline of plan.
Ability to first mention or assist in authorization / donor designation if applicable
Monitor referrals daily and more often if indicated
Maintain documentation on active referrals (weblog)
Passing referral call to oncoming RC according to set protocols in order to assure all active referrals are up to date and followed appropriately.
Provide follow-up to appropriate Hospital Development Liaison, AOC/IHC/FCC or other vascular staff
Follow up with CSD and Tissue Screener for referrals that are going to be immediately extubated and not a candidate for organ donation
Receive and handle or appropriately triage miscellaneous calls from CSD (Positive cultures, FH, ME, family issues, etc.).
Assist when appropriate in the orientation of new staff at the direction of Manager/ Assistant Manager of FCC program.
Meet deadlines for any assigned projects.
Participate actively in hospital development initiatives.
Apply for continuing education courses and seminars necessary to obtain appropriate CEUs to obtain/maintain certifications and licenses.
Participate regularly in OPO & FCC/RC meetings.
Other duties as assigned by Director of Recovery Services or immediate supervisor.