What are the responsibilities and job description for the ER & Critical Care Transplant Coordinator 1/ Registered Nurse - $5,000 Sign on bonus! - Augusta, GA Area position at LifeLink Foundation, Inc.?
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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.
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- 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!
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Summary:
Based at LifeLink of Georgia’s Norcross office, a Transplant Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to direct the resources available to facilitate a successful recovery of organs and tissues for transplantation once a potential donor has been identified. Included in this responsibility is presenting the option of donation; placement of organs (attempting to maximize each donor); recovery and preservation of donated organs; and providing support and follow-up for involved parties. Coordinators are also to be available as resources and support for the Hospital Development and Public Education programs as directed by the Executive Director.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the complete logistical coordination of all cases between procurement agencies and transplant centers and serves as communication link for all involved.
- Responsible for the ICU medical management of the organ donor, lymph node cut-down, organ specific evaluation for transplant, and organ placement to transplant centers.
- Circulates in surgery, packages and ships the organs and tissues, and provides tissue for research when appropriate.
- Coordinates extra renal fly-outs for local transplant center.
- Provides information as appropriate, to data center, recipient centers, UNOS and donor hospitals regarding donor follow-up.
- Provides donor families with follow-up information and support as needed.
- Completes donor bill audits/summaries in timely fashion or as specified in agreements with hospitals if requested by the Executive Director.
Requirements:
- R.N. and/or P.A. training preferred with ICU and/or OR experience or equivalent experience. Should have 1-2 years work related experience and ability to achieve NATCO certification.
- Advanced technical, organizational, communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills required.
- Ability to deal with a high-stress level resulting from the emotionally and physically draining nature of the work.
- Ability to carry and lift 1-80 pounds five percent of the time.
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Meet Ferrin, Transplant Coordinator
Benefits:
Excellent benefits to include company paid medical and dental premiums for employees and dependent family members, paid vacation, sick days and holidays. Generous company paid pension plan.
LifeLink is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
