Referral Navigator for Donor Referrals (Paramedic/RT)

LifeLink Foundation; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeLink Foundation seeks a Referral Responder to manage donor referrals, review medical records, and coordinate with hospital teams for timely donor evaluation and progression. You will work closely with LifeLink and hospital partners to ensure compliance with policy and regulatory requirements.

As a key clinical liaison, you will collect histories, assess donor suitability, and communicate with clinicians and families, supporting compassionate, family-centered donation processes in a

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate degree in a clinical discipline (e.g., Nursing, Respiratory Therapy) or Paramedic certification, or Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum of two years of relevant clinical experience or donation-focused experience.
• Strong communication skills with hospital clinicians and families.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform routine physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Receive, triage, and manage incoming hospital referrals; screen for donor potential and complete time-sensitive referral evaluations.
• Identify escalation thresholds; provide real-time feedback and initiate next steps for donor consideration.
• Obtain and document donor medical/social history and organ/tissue factors per policy.
• Conduct medical record review and synthesize data for decision-making.
• Evaluate and support donation pathways, including DCD screening and progression.
• Communicate case status clearly with hospital clinicians; ensure timely referrals and documentation.
• Identify legal next‑of‑kin or decision-maker per anatomical gift law and hospital policies.
• Support education and coordination with hospital partners and LifeLink teams.

Skills

Medical record review

Clinical coordination

Communication skills

Time-sensitive decision making

Hospital collaboration

Education

Associate degree in a clinical discipline

Paramedic certification

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

LifeLink Foundation seeks a Referral Responder to manage donor referrals, review medical records, and coordinate with hospital teams for timely donor evaluation and progression. You will work closely with LifeLink and hospital partners to ensure compliance with policy and regulatory requirements.

As a key clinical liaison, you will collect histories, assess donor suitability, and communicate with clinicians and families, supporting compassionate, family-centered donation processes in a