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Transplant Coord 1 PR Job at LifeLink in Guaynabo
LifeLink - Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, United States
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Overview
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:
REQUIREMENTS:
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.