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LifeLink is hiring: Transplant Coord 1 PR in Guaynabo

LifeLink, Guaynabo, PR, United States

Primarily, this position will direct the resources available to bring about a successful recovery of organs and tissues for transplantation once a potential donor has been identified. Placement of organs while attempting to maximize each donor; recovery and preservation of donated organs; and provision of support and follow-up for involved parties. Provide coordination of all aspects of recovery through clear and concise communication with involved/appropriate outside agencies. This position will also be available as a resource for and provide support to the Hospital Development and Public Relations programs as directed by the Executive Director. On-call rotation and local and long distance travel is also required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Performs initial evaluation of all referrals to determine medical suitability, reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting medical data according to federal, state, regulating agencies and LifeLink standards.
  • Complete logistical coordination of all cases between procurement agencies and transplant centers. Serve as the communication link for all involved parties.
  • Responsible for the ICU medical management of the donor, lymph node cut-down, organ specific evaluation for transplant, and organ placement to transplant centers .
  • Applies principals of sterile technique and surgical expertise in the recovery of tissue for transplantation.
  • Circulates in surgery, packages and ships the organs and tissues, and provides tissue for research when appropriate.
  • Maintains ongoing communication with Administrator-On-Call and/or Risk Manager-On-Call during a case.
  • Provides information as needed to donor families, data center, recipient centers, UNOS and donor hospitals.
  • Documents all case paperwork and dictation in a timely manner, meeting deadlines.
  • Assists with quality assurance procedures.
  • Participates in the hospital development efforts.
  • Initiates and maintains documentation of the entire organ/tissue donation process.
  • Maintains surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment ensuring an ongoing appropriate supply.
  • Provides on-going support and response to donor families as appropriate.
  • Practices utmost confidentiality in all circumstances and in all aspects of this position.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Registered Nurse (RN) with a Bachelor Degree in Science of Nursing (BSN).
  • Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and/or Operating Room (OR) experience.
  • Substantial medical and surgical skills and aptitude and/or prior operating room experience.
  • Ability to interpret medical data and perform appropriate surgical procedures in the process of organ/tissue recovery.
  • Fully bilingual including reading, writing, speaking both English and Spanish.
  • Manual dexterity and visual acuity for the operation of sensitive medical equipment, and to apply established physical criteria in the evaluation of tissue for transplantation.
  • Advanced technical, organizational, communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to meet the demands of long hours with little sleep; participation in 24 hours call schedule rotation (on-call rotation responsibilities with 24-hour cell phone accessibility) while maintaining professional standards.
  • Local and long distance travel. Daily air/ground travel within service area as required (Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands).
  • Ability to incorporate public speaking as requested.
  • Ability to work independently within prescribed guidelines for both recovery and hospital development aspects of this position.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment in seeking appropriate guidance as required.
  • Knowledge of universal cautions due to frequent exposures to human blood and tissue.
  • Vehicle in good conditions, proven good driving record, and current valid Puerto Rico driver's license.
  • Most of daily activity spent in and in contact with hospitals, hospital personnel, and prospective donor family members.