Overview
Organ Placement Coordinator Jobs in Georgia at LifeLink Foundation, Inc.
We Are LifeLink…
Our Vision is to maximize the gift of life while giving hope to donor families and transplant patients. Our Mission is to honor donors and save lives through organ and tissue donation.
Our Values are: Compassion. Excellence. Legacy. People. Quality.
Why choose LifeLink? We offer the following:
Amazing culture since 1982
Company paid Medical, Dental, Disability & Life Insurance
Generous company paid Pension Plan for your Retirement
Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays
Encouraging career track
Fitness Membership Reimbursement
…much more!
Join our team of dedicated professionals who are committed to saving lives.
Summary:
Primary responsibility is to direct the resources available to bring about successful placement of cadaveric kidneys and/or extra-renal organs for transplantation. Within established policies and protocols, participate in call rotation adhering to the protocol of communication with vascular transplant coordinator on call, as appropriate. This position maintains an ongoing open line of communication with the Manager, Recovery Services and the OPO Director.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate appropriate resources for the successful placement of cadaveric kidneys and pancreata procured or received following established LifeLink and UNOS policies and protocols.
Coordinate appropriate resources for the successful placement of renal and extra-renal imports. Handle all import offers referred to LifeLink either by UNOS or other OPOs, within established protocols.
Responsible for notifying recipient surgeon of the import offers, communicating details of offer.
Responsible for telephone communications with UNOS and the OPO regarding the recipient surgeon’s acceptance or declination of an offer.
Responsible for arranging all transportation required to get offered organ to transplant centers. In the case of a ‘fly-out’, responsible for communicating all details to the surgical coordinator to handle case.
Participate in the call schedule performing all duties and responsibilities including placement coordination and documentation and follow-up as appropriate.
Establish positive relationships with various hospitals, transplant center and surgeon groups.
Requirements:
RN and or healthcare related field preferred.
Ability to handle multiple priorities effectively, meeting deadlines.
Above average, demonstrated interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
LifeLink is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Education
Preferred
Bachelors or better
Associates or better
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
Registered Nurse
Skills
Preferred
Organization and Attention to Detail
Written, Presentation, and Interpersonal
Ability to multi-task
Behaviors
Preferred
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Title: Organ Placement Coordinator
Company: LifeLink Foundation, Inc.
Location: Georgia
