Clinical Referral Specialist

Position Title

Clinical Referral Specialist

Location:

Richmond, VA

Department:
Clinical Services

Clinical Classification:
Clinical Plus

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: 12-hour shifts; 13 shifts per month; 2 weekends per month & some holidays

Life Net Health is searching for talented individuals who will embrace our mission of saving lives, restoring health, and giving hope.

Life Net Health, headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is the largest nonprofit organ procurement organization (OPO) and tissue processor in the United States, as well as a leading innovator in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Our goal is to improve the quality of human life through the provision of organs, tissues and cells for transplantation; to provide innovation in the fields of bio-implants, regenerative medicine and research;

and, to serve the community with educational and support services that enhance the donation process. Life Net Health has over 1200 employees and has a growing global presence.

How you will contribute to Life Net Healths success:

• Clinical Evaluation: Responds to donor referrals in all donor service area hospitals. Performs independent assessment of potential donors to ensure the donor meets medical criteria for donation. Obtains appropriate blood specimens for serological and HLA testing.
• Communication: Communicates with Life Net Health staff on all donor and referral activity to evaluate donation suitability based on information collected from patients hospital chart and communication with hospital staff.
• Hospital Relations: Establishes initial dialogue with the hospitals clinical team (HCT) concerning the referral to establish collaboration. Communicates with hospital staff regarding Life Net Health process and plans. Assesses care plan, neurological and hemodynamic status, and family communication plan.
• Documentation: Maintains accurate documentation in Life Net Health EMR and hospital EMR in compliance with hospital Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and LNH policy and practice. Reviews referral hospital medical records and populates Life Nets electronic medical records (EMR) according to policy.

• Associate degree
• ACTIVE AND CURRENT CERTIFICATION (ONE OF THE FOLLOWING)
  • Licensed or Certified Respiratory Therapist (RT)
  • EMT-P (Paramedic certification or diploma)
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Valid State Drivers License
• 2 years clinical/medical experience in a facility, hospital, or organization in Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, EMT or Paramedic, LPN

• Bachelors Degree health related field
• 1-year OPO experience managing clinical aspects of donation

• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Teams; (Excel and PowerPoint, preferred)
• Psychological
  
  Skills:
  
  Able to manage stressful situations involving complex clinical scenarios and family dynamics.
• Attention to Detail:
  Able to perform tasks thoroughly and with care; checks work to ensure a high degree of accuracy/completeness and early/on-time delivery.
• Business Acumen:
  Ability to work independently. Has in-depth knowledge of human anatomy and physiology and ability to communicate this to others
• Communication & Presentation:
  Able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing and build relationships with all professionals at various levels within and outside the organization.
• Time Management:
  Able to prioritize multiple, competing priorities and manage time/workload; demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize, multi-task, identify project interdependencies and potential risks/pitfalls.
• Critical Thinking:
  Able to make decisions independently regarding medical management of organ donors, staff triage, logistical arrangements.
• Logistical Analysis:
  Requires thinking through and solving problems step by step; often looking beyond the obvious solution to a problem.
• Teamwork:
  Able to be collaborative and work as part of a team to resolve issues, complete tasks and meet business needs
• Compliance:
  Knowledge in medical compliance and data sharing

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