R1427W - Referral Clinical Specialist

Bethyl Laboratories, Inc; Idalou (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

LifeGift is seeking a Referral Clinical Specialist in Lubbock, Texas to respond to referring hospitals, gather medical and social histories, and assess donation potential. The role requires travel to hospital partners and 12-hour shift availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

A healthcare credential and BLS are required with growth opportunities within organ and tissue donation services. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and the chance to contribute to saving

Qualifications

• Associate degree or clinical healthcare certification/licensure (e.g., EMT, Paramedic, RN, RT) or clinically equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 6 months healthcare or allied health experience preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain within 6 months of employment; must maintain during employment.

Responsibilities

• Responds promptly to referring hospitals to gather information on donation potential.
• Establishes initial dialogue with hospital clinical team to discuss referrals and collaboration.
• Facilitates donation opportunities by keeping hospital staff informed on plans and progression of referrals.
• Identifies family dynamics, authorization parties, language needs and other pertinent information.
• Collaborates with LifeGift organ team to manage active referrals and follow-ups onsite or by phone.
• Manages donor case material from referral through specimen collection and ABO/infectious disease testing within 6–9 months or sooner.
• Performs donor case startup activities including verification of brain death documentation and initial notifications within 12–18 months or sooner.

Skills

Healthcare communication

Collaboration

Donor process knowledge

Education

Associate degree or clinical healthcare certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Would You Like a Life-Changing Career With LifeGift

Where You Can Grow as a Referral Clinical Specialist?

Kick-start the career of a lifetime where you can be a part of our mission of hope, working with an incredible team saving lives while modeling our values of Passion, Compassion, and Professionalism to the LifeGift community.

LifeGift is currently looking for a Referral Clinical Specialist in Lubbock, Texas who will be responsible for responding to referring hospitals to gather necessary medical and social history information, and to assess the donation potential of referrals.

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

• Responds promptly and appropriately, as assigned, to referring hospitals to gather information and discuss organ and tissue donation potential in collaboration with clinical leadership.
• Establishes initial dialogue with the hospital’s clinical team (HCT) concerning the referral to establish collaboration.
• Facilitates the opportunity for donation by keeping hospital staff informed regarding the plans and progression of the referral process.
• Identifies family dynamics, authorizing party, language requirements, and other pertinent information, as the circumstances allow.
• Collaborates with the LifeGift organ team to manage all active referrals by carrying out follow-ups onsite or via phone as assigned.
• Manages authorized assigned organ donor case(s) from the referral phase through the collection of specimens for ABO and infectious disease determination (including labeling and shipping) within 6-9 months of employment or sooner if previous experience.
• Carries out organ case start-up activities of authorized assigned donor case(s), including verification of proper brain death documentation, donor assessment, order placement, and initial standard notifications within 12-18 months of employment, or sooner if previous experience.

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

• Associate degree, medical certification/licensure (ex: EMT, Paramedic, RN, RT), or clinically equivalent experience in the healthcare field.
• Minimum of 6 months healthcare or allied health experience preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain within 6 months of employment. Must maintain certification through duration of employment.

This role requiresfrequent travel and ability to commute to different hospital partners within our service area, as well asthe 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

The Heart of Our Culture

Established in 1987, LifeGift offers hope to the thousands of people in Texas and beyond who need lifesaving organ and tissue transplants. Our organization is diverse by nature, and inclusive by choice. LifeGift strives to reflect the communities where we live and work, and our multi-cultural and diverse team contributes an abundance of talent, abilities, and innovation that have continued to elevate our success.

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!