Transplant Coordinator -12 hour shift (Night Shifts)
Job title: Transplant Coordinator -12 hour shift (Night Shifts) in Long Island City, Queens, NY at LiveOnNY
Company: LiveOnNY
Job description: OverviewAt LiveOnNY we save lives, provide comfort, and strengthen legacies through organ, eye and tissue donation for the 13 million New Yorkers we serve.Join us in helping New Yorkers to live on by making New York number one in lives saved through donation.The Transplant Coordinator: mobilizes the initial organ donation process and works to maximize organ donation suitability in assigned hospitals within LiveOnNY's service area.Join us in helping New Yorkers to live on by making New York number one in lives saved through donation.*Must be able to work from 7:30pm-8am*
- This is not a remote role*
- Respond to referrals at area hospitals evaluating potential organ donors for medical suitability and offering the opportunity of donation to potential donor families in a compassionate and respectful manner.
- Communicate with hospital health care team members to determine patient’s hospital course and family’s understanding of patient’s condition.
- Consult and collaborate with hospital medical staff to provide optimal medical management of potential donors and to maximize organ suitability.
- Allocate donated organs to transplant centers, in accordance with UNOS policies, and coordinate multi-organ recovery procedures.
- Make transportation arrangements for surgical teams, schedule OR time, assist with the need for temporary privileges, supplies and equipment needed for surgery.
- Work to promote awareness and education about organ and tissue donation to healthcare professionals and the general public through hospital development and community outreach.
- Licensed NYS RN with minimum one-year experience in critical care or trauma/ emergency
- Current certification in BLS and ACLS required and PALS preferred. Management experience a plus.
- The ability to perform duties during scheduled 12 hour call-shifts (7:30 pm-8am shifts) is essential.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and use of personal vehicle.
- Must possess excellent critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills as well as a high level of maturity, stamina and self-motivation.
- Sensitivity to grieving family members, good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team member required.
- Excellent communication, computer and organizational skills required.
- 403(b) deferred annuity
- Medical/Vision/Dental/Life
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time Off
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Cellular plan discounts
- Auto Insurance discounts