What are the responsibilities and job description for the Per Diem First Responder 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:
Primary responsibility is to respond to hospital referrals on-site for the purpose of evaluating potential for organ/tissue donation. This position will include building and maintaining strong relationships with appropriate hospital professionals. Will work in collaboration with Referral Coordinators (RC), apply LifeLink’s policies and procedures in performing and documenting the timeliness, suitability and response to organ/tissue referrals. Effectively communicate with hospitals, Administrator on Call (AOC), Medical Director on Call (MDOC), management staff, FCC, ORC and HD staff.
Responsibilities:
- 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 RC/AOC/MDOC
- Collaborate with hospital partners in order 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 LifeLink plan to hospital personnel
- Facilitates end of life discussion with potential donor families which may include the following:
- Brain death /Donation After Cardiac Death/Plan for withdrawal of care
- Family readiness discussion
- Donor disclosure- verifying the donor registry
- In collaboration with RC/AOC, provide recommendations to hospital staff on implementation of catastrophic brain injury guidelines (CBIG), if applicable.
- In conjunction with AOC, determine appropriate timing for Family Care Coordinator or other LifeLink staff to respond onsite.
- Participate in continuing education courses and seminars necessary to obtain appropriate CEUs to maintain certifications and licensure.
- Participate in OPO meetings, activities, and other assignments as directed by management.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Minimum of two years in a related LifeLink position and/or appropriate credentialing and experience which may include medical-related degree/certification or appropriate experience in a medical environment or family/social services field.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Maintains a professional demeanor and attitude at all times.
- Current driver license with good verifiable driving record.
- Residing within assigned service area is preferred. Primary home/hospital/office location may be assigned within service area if applicable.
- Required to respond to cases based on published schedule. Refusal of three consecutive cases will result in progressive disciplinary action up to and including termination.
- Required to respond to calls/texts within 15 minutes or loss of case may occur.
Working Conditions
Most of daily activity spent in contact with hospitals, hospital personnel. Business hours with frequent evenings, nights and weekends. Daily ground travel required. Periodic high stress level. Cell phone accessibility during assigned hours.
LifeLink is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
