Organ Recovery Coordinator (3rd shift) in Kettering, OH – (job id: 1682902196)

Job title: Organ Recovery Coordinator (3rd shift) Company: Life Connection of Ohio Job description: Life Connection of Ohio is an independent, non-profit organ procurement organization that promotes and facilitates organ donation in 24 counties in northwest and west central Ohio. Our staff of dedicated professionals live Life Connection of Ohio’s mission of saving and enhancing lives through organ, eye and tissue donation. Life Connection of Ohio’s values are Let's go Mentality, Uncompromising Advocacy and Authenticity, and these drive everything we do! If you embody those values and want to witness the power of organ, eye and tissue donation firsthand, Life Connection of Ohio could be the place for you! • * FT, 3rd shift, 8pm - 8 am, weekend coverage rotation required** • *COVID VACCINE REQUIRED** • *INFLUENZA VACCINE REQUIRED** Benefits: • Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Short-term disability • Long-term disability • 401 (k) • 401 (k) matching • Life Insurance • Professional development assistance WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: The Organ Recovery Coordinator I evaluates the medical eligibility of potential organ donor referrals and organ imports. Is responsible for the authorization process and family support. Facilitates or coordinates organ donation activities including comprehensive medical management of the donor, assists with organizational quality improvement projects, and serves as a clinical resource for hospital development to maximize donation opportunities. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Duty or Function 1. Maintains the highest standards of professional conduct and interpersonal relationship development; promoting a positive and collaborative work environment. 2. Responds to initial organ donor referrals and follows up on referred patients when on shift. 3. Completes referral evaluations for the purpose of determining organ and tissue donor suitability based on LCO, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), OPTN/UNOS, Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and recommendations. 4. Demonstrates an understanding of the legal and hospital requirements for death declaration and organ donation. 5. Identifies the patients legal next-of-kin in accordance with state and Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (UAGA) statutes. 6. Assesses family dynamics, availability of hospital support system, and family needs (e.g., cultural, religious, emotional, informational.) 7. Clinically manages the organ donor per LCO protocols and under direction of the Medical Director or AOC, allocates organ(s) in accordance with LCO and OPTN/UNOS policy, facilitates recovery and preservation of organs in the O.R, and completes all related documentation per standards 8. Identifies organ- and tissue-specific and behavioral risk factors in accordance with LCO and regulatory guidelines. 9. Knowledgeable of the pathophysiological sequalae of brain death and endeavors to physiologically manage the donor to achieve optimal organ function within the parameters defined by the associated protocols under the guidance of the AOC, Physician Consultants, and Medical Director. 10. Collaborates with hospital staff to evaluate and physiologically manage the donor to achieve optimal organ function. 11. Understands and complies with procedural aspects and requirements of blood, culture and typing specimen collection and labeling. 12. Reviews and documents required information within the donor record, including labs, diagnostics, and procedural records. 13. Coordinates transportation and logistics of organs, blood, tissue typing materials, and recovery teams 14. Coordinates interdepartmental processes, including post-recovery communication. 15. Complies with LCO and OPTN/UNOS policies regarding documentation, maintenance, and confidentiality of records. 16. Performs quality control on donor records; assists with quality improvement and Recovery Department projects, and performs other duties as required. JOB SPECIFICATIONS Education: Associate degree or higher in nursing, respiratory therapy, paramedic medicine, related biological science (including Transplantation and Donation Sciences). Bachelors degree or higher in nursing, respiratory therapy, or related biological science is preferred. Experience: Procurement Transplant Coordinator or Hospital ER, ICU, and surgical experience preferred Certifications/Licenses: BLS, ACLS, PALS Skills and Abilities • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. • Ability to effectively "read" another person and guide your actions by your understanding of their individual needs or values • Strong computer and data entry skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet. • Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills, which demonstrate good judgment. • Sensitivity and high degree of confidentiality required. This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of Life Connection of Ohio are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Life Connection of Ohio supervisory personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties. Life Connection is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Life Connection of Ohio is the non-profit organization that promotes and facilitates organ donation in northwest and west central Ohio. • Our Mission: Together, we save and enhance lives through organ, eye and tissue donation. • Our Vision: A community where everyone is inspired to Donate Life and each donation opportunity is fulfilled. • Last year, Life Connection of Ohio coordinated the recovery of organs from 197 donors, providing 413 life-saving transplants. Expected salary: $31.64 - 37.22 per hour Location: Kettering, OH Job date: Mon, 01 May 2023 00:49:56 GMT Apply for the job now! Apply tot his job