Organ Procurement Technician / Paramedic

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 successful recovery of organs and tissue for transplantation after a potential donor is identified. Included in this responsibility is donor and organ evaluation, donor management as a part of case start-up through recovery and preservation of organs during organ recovery or procurement. Additional responsibility includes responding to hospital referrals on-site for the purpose of evaluating potential for organ/tissue donation. Includes building and maintaining strong relationships with appropriate hospital professionals. Will work in collaboration with Referral Coordinators (RC) to apply LifeLink’s policies and procedures in performing and documenting the timeliness, suitability, and response to organ/tissue referrals.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for medical management of the organ donor, lymph node cut-down and organ specific evaluation for transplant.
• Circulates during organ recovery, and responsible for packaging and shipping of the recovered organ(s) and tissues including those recovered for research following LifeLink and Regulatory policies.
• Provides donor families with information and support as needed during each donor case.
• Responsible for participating in quality assessment performance improvement (QAPI) activities for the OPO as outlined in the OPO Quality Assessment Performance Improvement Plan.
• Assists Transplant Coordinator in support role to facilitate efficient organ recovery.
• Keeps current with hospital required EMR access, updates, and training.
• Performs first responder responsibilities in coordination with the appropriate recovery staff, which may include but not limited to the following:
  • Timely onsite response to referral evaluations of potential donors
  • Utilization of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) in order to document and present case presentation to Referral Coordinator (RC) / Administrator on Call (AOC) / Medical Director on Call (MDOC)
  • Collaborate with hospital partners to assess hemodynamic status and plan of care
  • Completion of physical assessment in collaboration with nursing staff, as appropriate
  • Identification of legal next of kin (LNOK) in the order of priority per state statute
  • Communicate findings to the RC/AOC and MDOC, as directed
  • Timely documentation of on-site evaluation in iTransplant
  • Communicate effectively LifeLink plan to hospital personnel
• Participate in OPO Meetings, activities and other assignments as directed by management
• Supports Hospital Development in educational initiative
• In office duties to include follow up documentation, supply management, and quality assurance.

Job Specifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current EMT-P or CCEMT-P with National Registry Certification required
• 1-3 years’ experience of critical care and/or high-volume EMS system
• Maintain current American Heart Association-Healthcare Provider Card for Basic Life Support (BLS) & ACLS
• Must demonstrate knowledge of basic and advanced life support protocols and principles as defined by national, state, and regional standards
• Good driving record and current state driver license
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with assistance

Working Conditions:

High stress level: Some circumstances may require 24 case management hours with little sleep. Customary work has a 10-day/24 hour per day on-call schedule with additional average minimum of 16 hours per week will be spent in the office or Organ Recovery Center performing various follow-up activities and supply maintenance.

LifeLink is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).