Donation Clinical Specialist - Night Shift

LifeGift; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Generous vacation and sick leave

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Houston is seeking a Donation Clinical Specialist for the Night Shift, responsible for coordinating organ and tissue donations and assisting recovery processes. Candidates should have nursing or paramedic experience and at least two years in critical care. The role includes paperwork documentation and collaborative efforts with medical staff. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a critical care setting preferred.
• Must obtain BLS within six months of employment.
• Ability to document medical records accurately.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the organ and tissue donation process and activities.
• Respond to and evaluate potential organ and tissue donors.
• Work with donor families and hospital staff for effective donor management.

Skills

Critical thinking

Medical management

Organ donor evaluation

Collaboration with healthcare staff

Education

Nurse (LPN, LVN, RN) or equivalent experience

ADN and/or BSN preferred

Job description

LifeGift is currently looking for a Donation Clinical Specialist (Night Shift) 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.

Do you possess the following attributes to be a successful Donation Clinical Specialist?

• 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.
• Assess 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.
• Prior to chart closure, ensures all documentation post organ recovery is accurate, and completed in a timely manner.

Do you have the education and experience to be a Donation Clinical Specialist?

• Nurse (LPN, LVN, RN), Paramedic, Respiratory Therapist (RT), International Medical Graduate (IMG), or clinically equivalent experience in an OPO.
• Either of the following preferred: ADN and/or BSN
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a critical care setting preferred.
• Must obtain BLS within six months of employment. Must maintain certification through duration of employment.

This role requires frequent travel and ability to commute to different hospital partners within our service area, as well as the availability to work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

As a condition of employment, you must be able to attain Hospital Badge and EMR Access from all of the LifeGift Hospital Partners.

Rewards and Benefits for Your Career and Well-Being

LifeGift values its team members and offers a variety of highly competitive benefits. Full-time team members have the opportunity to enroll in the following insurance plans: medical, dental, and vision, as well as life insurance, LTD and STD, and FSAs and HSAs that are pre-tax and to which LifeGift contributes. LifeGift also offers an exceptional retirement package that includes 403(b) and 401(a) retirement plans with the opportunity for a generous match. Additionally, LifeGift offers a tuition reimbursement program to encourage team members to expand their knowledge and further their education. LifeGift recognizes the importance of a work-life balance and encourages team members to take advantage of a generous vacation and sick leave plan.

LifeGift is an equal opportunity employer!