Organ Recovery Coordinator I

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Atrium Health is seeking an experienced RN or Paramedic to join our LifeShare donor services team in Charlotte. You will collaborate with hospital staff to evaluate and manage potential organ donors, applying critical care principles such as hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator management.

The role emphasizes compassionate family interaction, adherence to regulatory standards, and participation in quality improvement. ABTC CPTC certification is preferred, and OPO experience is valued.

Qualifikationen

• Must hold a current RN license or have experience as a Paramedic, or experience in an Organ Procurement Organization with donor recovery knowledge.
• ABTC CPTC certification is preferred but not required.

Aufgaben

• Collaborate with LifeShare team, hospital staff, physicians, and surgeons to direct clinical evaluation and management of potential organ donors.
• Assist in referral, donor and organ recovery processes using critical care principles (hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, critical care meds).
• Interact compassionately with grieving families and staff; escalate complexity of cases when needed.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement; follow direction of AOC/Medical Director to ensure compliant donor management.
• Conduct rounding and in-services in DSA hospitals to heighten donor awareness as scheduled.

Kenntnisse

Critical care knowledge

Compassionate communication

Team collaboration

Decision making

Quality improvement

Ausbildung

Registered Nurse (RN) licensure

Paramedic experience

Organ Procurement Organization experience

ABTC CPTC certification (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

• Follows policies of LifeShare, Advocate Health, Donor Services Area (DSA) Hospitals, Association for Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO), Centers for Medicaid Services (CMS), and United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), and all other regulatory or accreditation bodies utilized in the organ donation industry.
• Works collaboratively with LifeShare team, hospital staff, physicians, and surgeons to direct the clinical evaluation and management of potential organ donors.
• Provides input and assists in the referral/ donor and organ recovery processes using knowledge of critical care principles such as hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and administration of critical care medicines
• Interacts appropriately and shows compassion to grieving families and staff
• Makes appropriate decisions regarding complexity of the case and escalates to a higher level if necessary.
• Actively participates in quality assurance and performance improvement
• Follows the direction of the Administrator on Call (AOC) and / or Medical Director to ensure the donor is managed appropriately and responsibilities of organ donation are completed.
• Conduct rounding and in-services in DSA hospitals to identify potential donors and heighten awareness as scheduled by Hospital Development of LifeShare Administration.

Essential Functions

• Follows policies of LifeShare, Advocate Health, Donor Services Area (DSA) Hospitals, Association for Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO), Centers for Medicaid Services (CMS), and United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), and all other regulatory or accreditation bodies utilized in the organ donation industry.
• Works collaboratively with LifeShare team, hospital staff, physicians, and surgeons to direct the clinical evaluation and management of potential organ donors.
• Provides input and assists in the referral/ donor and organ recovery processes using knowledge of critical care principles such as hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and administration of critical care medicines
• Interacts appropriately and shows compassion to grieving families and staff
• Makes appropriate decisions regarding complexity of the case and escalates to a higher level if necessary.
• Actively participates in quality assurance and performance improvement
• Follows the direction of the Administrator on Call (AOC) and / or Medical Director to ensure the donor is managed appropriately and responsibilities of organ donation are completed.
• Conduct rounding and in-services in DSA hospitals to identify potential donors and heighten awareness as scheduled by Hospital Development of LifeShare Administration.

Physical Requirements

Available to travel distances greater than 100 miles and function effectively in unfamiliar hospital environments. Must be able to endure irregular sleep patterns.??? Work extended hours (25+), take call for 24hr intervals for consecutive days. Work in office, patient care area, and operating room. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Good visual acuity and accurate manual dexterity. Use of personal car for business is required.

Education, Experience And Certifications

RN with current license, or 3 years' experience as a Paramedic, or 3 years' experience in an Organ Procurement Organization with experience in organ recovery, preservation, or tissue recovery required. ABTC Certification as a CPTC preferred.