Hospital-Based Clinical Responder

Description

Major Role:

Consistent with the mission, vision and values of Lifeline of Ohio, the Hospital-Based Clinical Responder provides on-site response in collaboration with Family services, Hospital Development, Organ Recovery, and partner hospital clinical teams. The Hospital Based Clinical Responder will be responsible for a strategic hospital in the Lifeline of Ohio designated service area and will be expected to spend their dedicated shift onsite at their assigned hospital.

Responsibilities:

1. Effectively respond to all vented notifications received by designated hospital.

• Learn and apply clinical aspects of suitability evaluation to better evaluate suitability of potential organ donors
• As content matter experts, assist hospital partners through the initial stages of the organ donor evaluation process

2. Conduct comprehensive suitability evaluations of potential organ donor referrals in conjunction with the Organ Triage Coordinator and Administrator on Call.

• Evaluate donor candidate eligibility based on applicable standards and regulations.
• Evaluate past and current medical conditions and check for positive and negative trends in labs as leading indicators to evaluate whether a referral represents a realistic opportunity for donation.

3. Conduct Daily Check-Ins with appropriate members of hospital care team on all standing notifications at designated hospital.

• Re-evaluate candidates daily to confirm suitability for donation until authorization.
• Updates donor chart in iTransplant daily from the time that the initial notification is made until authorization is acquired, or potential donor is deemed no longer suitable for organ donation.

4. Transition suitable donors to the Family Services team to obtain authorization for donation.

• Perform warm handoff between the hospital care team and the family services coordinator to help facilitate the effective request process.

5. Build and maintain strong relationships with designated hospital staff to ensure all opportunities for organ, tissue, and eye donation are captured.

6. Maintain the “Hospital specific donation report” as tool that ensures all unit leadership is aware of Lifelines on-site presence.

7. Attend unit specific staffing huddles and monthly meetings to stay informed of all hospital specific trends.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Education: High school diploma required. Current Allied Health certification preferred (e.g. Medical or Nursing)
• Assistant, PCA, Phlebotomy, ST, EMT, Technician, LPN, etc). Associate degree in a clinical field of expertise, or equivalent combination of certification and experience preferred
• Two years of emergency or critical care experience in a healthcare setting or hospital preferred
• Effective knowledge of anatomy and clinical care principles

Key Competencies:

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Eagerness to learn and grow professionally
• Collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Time management and ability to prioritize work effectively
• Strong passion and advocacy for donation

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Affordable and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (including PPO, HDHP, and HSA)
• Generous Paid Time Off available from Day One
• Paid Maternity, Paternity, and Family Leave
• Company provided term life, AD&D, short and long term disability insurance coverage
• Company paid-for Certifications and renewals
• Tuition Reimbursement Stipend
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Performance Bonuses
• Organizational dedication to internal advancement and promotion opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer: Lifeline of Ohio is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status in employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, and termination. We are