Major Role:

Consistent with the mission, vision and values of Lifeline of Ohio, the Clinical Responder provides on-site response to area hospitals in collaboration with Family services, Hospital Development, Organ Recovery, and partner hospital clinical teams. The Clinical Responder evaluates the suitability of patient referrals for all potential organ donors and develop a plan with the healthcare team to maintain the option of donation.

Responsibilities:

1. Quickly respond to donor referrals received by Donation Support Services from hospital partners, conducting on-site follow-up.

• On-site referral response to partner hospital within one hour, travel permitting
• Learn and apply clinical aspects of suitability evaluation to better evaluate the viability of potential candidates.

2. Conduct comprehensive suitability evaluations of potential organ donor referrals in conjunction with organ recovery coordinator and team lead.

• 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. Monitor candidate status daily in collaboration with hospital staff as long as referrals remain potential donors.

• Re-evaluate candidates daily to confirm suitability for donation until authorization.
• Update donor chart daily and after following authorization

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

5. Assist in charting responsibilities of organ recovery team

6. Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma required.
• Current Allied Health certification required (e.g. Medical or Nursing Assistant, PCA, Phlebotomy, ST, EMT, Technician, LPN, etc).
• Associate’s 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
• Ability to work night shift hours, 7p-7a

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 FSA/HSA)
• Generous PTO bank available for immediate use, plus 9 holidays and 2 floating holidays of your choice
• Paid Maternity, Paternity, and Family Leave
• Free, unlimited access for you and your partner to Maven, a virtual women's & family health platform
• Company provided term life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Company paid-for certifications and license 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 committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, job assignment, training, benefits, and advancement opportunities. Lifeline of Ohio complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity.