What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director LLGA position 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:
Responsible for the daily operation, management and supervision of all LifeLink of Georgia staff and ensures that the maximum number of quality organs/tissues are recovered within the LifeLink of Georgia service area.
Responsibilities:
- Plans, implements, coordinates, and evaluates all aspects of the organ/tissue development and recovery activities of LifeLink of Georgia.
- Directs and provides consultation to Associate Executive Director and Department Directors regarding OPO operational, clinical, and/or personnel issues to achieve optimum resolution.
- Analyzes operational data and assesses effectiveness of current policy and procedures, identifying and directing situational problem resolution.
- Directs reviews, consults and/or participates in annual and periodic employee evaluations, OPO budget preparation, and employee discipline outcomes.
- Reviews, recommends, and facilitates operational proposals; pre-hire documentation; OPO-related policies, procedures, forms and protocols; expense reporting and capital expenditures.
- Ensures appropriate communication between the OPO and the various transplant programs, Medical Examiners Offices, hospitals, and referring physicians.
- Facilitates interaction between the OPO and other transplant-related organizations to include UNOS, AOPO, and NATCO.
- Ensures/maintains appropriate communication and good working relationships with the LifeLink Tissue Bank and the designated eye bank.
- Responsible for the direction of the quality assessment performance improvement (QAPI) activities for the OPO as outlined in the OPO Quality Assessment Performance Improvement Plan.
- Represents the OPO in statewide and national forums.
- Participates in Administrative Call.
- Provides status reports to LifeLink Executive Staff regarding OPO activities on a regular basis.
Requirements:
- A four-year medical degree preferred or equivalent with an additional 3-4 years of job-related experience.
- Experience working in an Organ procurement Organization is strongly desired and preferred.
- Comprehensive knowledge and analysis of organ/tissue development and recovery activities.
- Leadership and interpersonal skills necessary to oversee daily operation of all LifeLink of Georgia activities.
Working Conditions
Pleasant and comfortable work environment. Extended hours may be required to coordinate various activities of LifeLink of Georgia staff. Local and national travel may be required.
LifeLink is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
