UAB Medicine
Clinical Response Coordinator - Legacy of Hope
UAB Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35275
Overview
Clinical Response Coordinator - Legacy of Hope role at UAB Medicine. The CRC is an integral part of the organ donation process at Legacy of Hope (LoH). The position involves on-site hospital visits, coordination with on-call administration, donor suitability assessment, donor family support, and coordination of laboratory testing and donor management after brain death is declared. Responsibilities
Perform on-site visits to donor hospitals within the coverage area. Collaborate with hospital staff and Legacy of Hope personnel to determine initial and ongoing donor suitability based on available clinical data and medical records. Communicate clinically significant information to hospital teams and on-site/off-site Legacy of Hope staff. Encourage implementation of catastrophic brain injury guidelines as appropriate based on clinical judgement. Identify and support donor families with information about donation opportunities (organ and tissue). Coordinate transport of blood for serological testing and tissue typing to appropriate laboratories after authorization. Initiate individualized case donor management after brain death is declared to maintain donor stability and coordinate arrival of procurement transplant coordinator (PTC) or CCT to the donor’s location. Order/interpret labs, manage fluids, and administer vasoactive/hemodynamic support as needed for donor status. Obtain required information from hospital records for transfer with patients to the donor recovery center as appropriate. Perform partner services as directed, including rounding on units, presenting outcomes to hospital staff, and participating in education about donor suitability and brain death testing. Maintain a 12-15 day per month 24-hour call schedule. Qualifications
Education and Experience Required: Associate’s degree in a medical or related field and one (1) year of experience in nursing, as an EMT, Paramedic, Respiratory Therapist, Social Worker, or experience in the donation industry. Work experience may substitute for education requirement. Preferred: Hospital experience, crisis intervention, and/or grief support. License, Certification And/Or Registration Required: Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured. Preferred: Currently licensed/certified as a Nurse, EMT, Paramedic, Respiratory Therapist, Social Worker, or related. Traits & Skills Must be self-directed and self-motivated; strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to manage multiple tasks; maintain patient confidentiality; demonstrate empathy and teamwork; effective communication across diverse backgrounds; adaptability in a fast-paced healthcare environment; ability to respond to emergencies and maintain customer focus. Benefits and Employer Information
UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer. Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, and other resources to support employees both personally and professionally. Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care For context, other related roles are listed on the page with notes about application timing and additional opportunities.
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Clinical Response Coordinator - Legacy of Hope role at UAB Medicine. The CRC is an integral part of the organ donation process at Legacy of Hope (LoH). The position involves on-site hospital visits, coordination with on-call administration, donor suitability assessment, donor family support, and coordination of laboratory testing and donor management after brain death is declared. Responsibilities
Perform on-site visits to donor hospitals within the coverage area. Collaborate with hospital staff and Legacy of Hope personnel to determine initial and ongoing donor suitability based on available clinical data and medical records. Communicate clinically significant information to hospital teams and on-site/off-site Legacy of Hope staff. Encourage implementation of catastrophic brain injury guidelines as appropriate based on clinical judgement. Identify and support donor families with information about donation opportunities (organ and tissue). Coordinate transport of blood for serological testing and tissue typing to appropriate laboratories after authorization. Initiate individualized case donor management after brain death is declared to maintain donor stability and coordinate arrival of procurement transplant coordinator (PTC) or CCT to the donor’s location. Order/interpret labs, manage fluids, and administer vasoactive/hemodynamic support as needed for donor status. Obtain required information from hospital records for transfer with patients to the donor recovery center as appropriate. Perform partner services as directed, including rounding on units, presenting outcomes to hospital staff, and participating in education about donor suitability and brain death testing. Maintain a 12-15 day per month 24-hour call schedule. Qualifications
Education and Experience Required: Associate’s degree in a medical or related field and one (1) year of experience in nursing, as an EMT, Paramedic, Respiratory Therapist, Social Worker, or experience in the donation industry. Work experience may substitute for education requirement. Preferred: Hospital experience, crisis intervention, and/or grief support. License, Certification And/Or Registration Required: Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured. Preferred: Currently licensed/certified as a Nurse, EMT, Paramedic, Respiratory Therapist, Social Worker, or related. Traits & Skills Must be self-directed and self-motivated; strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to manage multiple tasks; maintain patient confidentiality; demonstrate empathy and teamwork; effective communication across diverse backgrounds; adaptability in a fast-paced healthcare environment; ability to respond to emergencies and maintain customer focus. Benefits and Employer Information
UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer. Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, and other resources to support employees both personally and professionally. Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care For context, other related roles are listed on the page with notes about application timing and additional opportunities.
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