OPO Donor Referral Responder - Licensed Paramedic
OPO Donor Referral Responder - Licensed Paramedic
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Due to the nature of this role this position is best suited for a Licensed Paramedic. If you are not a Licensed Paramedic please review other openings within the Life Alliance/University of Miami System.
$7500 Sign On Bonus
The Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency is currently seeking a full time OPO Donor Referral Responder. The Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) Donor Referral Responder (DRR) responds to all referred potential donors in over 90 hospitals in South Florida for organ procurement. The DRR actively communicates with healthcare professionals in the hospitals while maintaining the integrity of the donation process when actively engaged in a potential organ donor referral for organ procurement. The DRR is also trained to and responsible for effectively gathering clinical information and patient/family dynamics. The DRR must adhere to policies and procedures and exemplify the Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agencys core values while carrying out their responsibilities.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Responds to potential donor referrals in all donor service area hospitals in accordance with LAORA policies and procedures within the confines of Miami Dade Monroe Broward Collier Palm Beach and St. Lucie counties and the Common Wealth of the Bahamas.
Communicates with appropriate senior staff on all donor and referral activity to evaluate donation suitability based on information collected from patients hospital chart and current health status.
Performs independent assessment of potential cadaver donors to ensure donor meets medical criteria for donation.
Performs assigned and routine rounds in hospitals to foster hospital collaboration.
Ensures all legal and regulatory requirements and medical standards of practice are met in the process of pursing organs and tissues.
Maintains daily log of activities on electronic spreadsheet for cost allocation and quality assurance purposes.
Documents clinical information as required by regulatory agencies in all aspects of interactions with hospital staff and during the donation process.
Provides organ procurement in-service in donor hospitals to medical professionals.
Participates in physician hospital staff and medical community education as it relates to organ donor awareness and clinical support.
Assists with data collection and operational initiatives and oversees process used for publication and clinical research.
Transports organs blood specimens and tissue samples from one place to another.
Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in relevant field
One year of critical care/intensive care work experience or one year of OPO experience.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education certification(s) or work experience may be considered.
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
Credential as RN CRT Foreign MD EMT or Paramedic preferred.
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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System South Floridas only university-based health system provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center we are proud to serve South Florida Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching research and patient care. Were the challenge youve been looking for.
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Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
H7Employment Type
Full-Time
