Donor Evaluation Specialist

Southwest Transplant Alliance, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Transplant Alliance is seeking a Clinical Responder to perform in-depth evaluation of potential donors, including chart reviews across EHRs, on-site huddles with the healthcare team, and referral management leading to donation.

The role collaborates with healthcare staff to optimize donor outcomes, may support families and approach for donation, and contributes to case starts and meticulous documentation. Travel within the DSA may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in allied or health science is required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse, LVN, RRT, or Paramedic is preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is required.
• Experience in critical care participating in multidisciplinary care teams or critical care huddles is required.
• Current Driver's License is required and maintained with an acceptable driving record as defined by STA policy.

Responsibilities

• Inform hospital staff on the progression of referral process and provide clinical updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Provide emotional support and expertise in donation process for donor families and utilize STA staff or hospital resources, as needed.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop a plan for referral management from initial referral through declaration of death and DCD evaluation.
• Perform donor physical assessments.
• Obtain, label, and package blood for tissue typing and infectious disease testing.
• Attend and successfully complete STA training programs covering referral evaluation, family support, and case start procedures.
• Conduct detailed chart reviews using HER systems and determine medical suitability in conjunction with other clinical personnel.
• Understand and accurately maintain donor information and documentation.
• Accurately complete all required documentation in internal systems and hospitals EHRs, ensuring compliance and traceability.
• Assess hemodynamic stability and develop strategies in conjunction with STA clinical staff to maintain organ function.
• Collaborate with Hospital Services for Death Record Review.
• Provide clinical training and education to hospital staff as requested by the Hospital Services department.
• Work with hospitals, staff, and the public to ensure the appropriate patients and families are provided with the opportunity of donation.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Education

Associate's degree in allied or health science

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Southwest Transplant Alliance is seeking a Clinical Responder to perform in-depth evaluation of potential donors, including chart reviews across EHRs, on-site huddles with the healthcare team, and referral management leading to donation.

The role collaborates with healthcare staff to optimize donor outcomes, may support families and approach for donation, and contributes to case starts and meticulous documentation. Travel within the DSA may be required.