REFERRAL COORDINATOR

Gift of Life; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gift of Life Donor Program is seeking a Referral Coordinator to join our team in the Eastern PA/Delaware region. You will coordinate organ and tissue referrals, assess donor suitability with hospital staff, and obtain consent discussions with families.

Requirements include EMT-P certification or nursing/BS in a medically related field, ACLS/PALS or EMT-P certification, and 3+ years in critical care/trauma or 6 years as a Paramedic; driving in adverse weather is required.

Qualifications

• EMT-P certification or Diploma, associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing or a BS in a medically related field is required.
• ACLS or PALS or EMT-P certification is required.
• At least three years’ experience in a critical care/trauma, surgical or comparable clinical environment working as a Registered Nurse or six years as a Paramedic is required.

Responsibilities

• Rotates 48-hour and 72-hour call, during which you must respond to referrals of potential organ donors from hospitals by reporting for duty at specified hospitals within the GLDP service area.
• Evaluates potential organ donors with AOC based on current and past medical and social history.
• Evaluate for donor designation, hemodilution and ABO confirmation.
• In consultation with the AOC and following established guidelines, may make medical management recommendations to the medical and nursing staff of potential organ donors to maintain organ perfusion and oxygenation.
• Assess with the medical staff the care plan, neurological & hemodynamic status, and family communication plan.
• Must be able to drive in adverse weather conditions.
• Review all assessments with the AOC and request labs per Gift of Life protocol.
• Obtain appropriate blood specimens for serological and HLA testing and ME evaluation; communicate with outside agencies to facilitate laboratory testing.
• May coordinate Operating Room recoveries.
• Occasionally speak with potential donor families and obtain authorization and medical/social history.

Education

EMT-P certification or Diploma, associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing or a BS in a medically related field

ACLS or PALS or EMT-P certification

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Gift of Life Donor Program

the non-profit agency serving eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware. We are responsible for recovering organs and tissues used in lifesaving and life-enhancing transplants.

What We Want for a Referral Coordinator:

EMT-P certification or Diploma, associate or bachelor's degree in nursing or a BS in a medically related field with a passion for saving or changing a life.

• Opportunity to work with welcoming, inclusive co-workers
• At least three years' experience in a critical care/trauma, surgical or comparable clinical environment working in the capacity of Registered Nurse or six years as a Paramedic, is required.
• Certification in ACLS or PALS or as an EMT-P is required.
• Highly skilled, self-motivated individuals who are committed to joining our challenging field by helping to save lives through organ and tissue donation.
• Strong, both clinically and compassionately competent, who understand the sensitivity, yet clinical urgency of the Organ Transplant program.
• Ability to evaluate and coordinate organ and tissue referrals
• Capability to discuss donation options with family members and obtain consent
• Possess a reliable vehicle that can handle adverse weather conditions

The Referral Coordinator will ensure timely on-site response, assessment, and evaluation of potential organ donors, as well as interacting with the hospital staff to set-up the family approach process.

Some of what you'll be doing as a Referral Coordinator:

• Rotates 48-hour and 72-hour call, during which time you must respond to the referral of potential organ donors from hospitals by reporting for duty at specified hospitals located within the GLDP service area.
• Evaluates potential organ donors in conjunction with AOC (Administrator on Call) based on current and past medical and social history.
• Evaluate for donor designation, hemodilution and ABO confirmation.
• In consultation with the AOC and following established guidelines and protocols, may make medical management recommendations to the medical and nursing staff of potential organ donors to maintain adequate organ perfusion and oxygenation.
• Assess with the medical staff the care plan, neurological & hemodynamic status, and family communication plan.
• Must be able to drive in adverse weather conditions.
• Review all assessments with the AOC and requests labs per Gift of Life and hospital protocol.
• Request appropriate medical interventions with the guidance of the AOC.
• Obtain appropriate blood specimens for serological and HLA testing and ME evaluation. Communicate with outside agencies to facilitate laboratory testing.
• May coordinate Operating Room recoveries.
• Occasionally speak with potential donor families and obtain authorization and medical/social history.

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