Transplant Coordinator / Paramedic - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus! (Atlanta & Macon, Georgia)

About the role

Join LifeLink — Join a Life Saving Team! More than four decades ago, a visionary group of innovators, led by renowned nephrologist Dr. Dana Shires, made a life-changing commitment—to save lives through organ and tissue donation. From that bold beginning, LifeLink Foundation was established – founded with heart, purpose, and a mission that still guides us today. What started as a nonprofit with big dreams has grown into a vision-driven organization of more than 700 dedicated professionals across west-central Florida, Georgia, parts of South Carolina, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. At LifeLink, we are united by our mission: To honor donors and save lives through organ and tissue donation. Our vision remains clear: To maximize the gift of life while giving hope to donor families and transplant patients. We are grounded in the values that shape our work and culture—Compassion. Excellence. Legacy. People. Quality.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate referrals of potential donors and determine the suitability of organs and tissues for transplant through a comprehensive review of hospital medical records, including the donor’s medical history and current condition.
• Identify and determine organ and tissue donor suitability in compliance with CMS, CDC, OPTN, and AOPO regulations and guidelines.
• Responsible for the ICU medical management of the organ donor, organ specific evaluation for transplant, and organ placement to transplant centers.
• Absorb organ and tissue specific risk factors to determine suitability for transplantation and ensure compliance with clinical and regulatory guidelines.
• Make clinical decisions regarding the medical management of the potential donor to optimize organ function and maximize transplant outcomes.
• Collaborate with hospital staff to optimize organ function and support successful transplantation outcomes.
• Ensure that medical and legal requirements for death determination and organ recovery are satisfied in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Identifies the patient’s legal next-of-kin in accordance with state and Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (UAGA) statutes.
• Assesses family dynamics, availability of hospital support system, and family needs (e.g., cultural, religious, emotional, informational).
• Obtains authorization or provides donor designation disclosure for organ and tissue donation and completes the Donor Risk Assessment Interview (DRAI) ensuring that the legal next-of-kin (NOK) is provided the option of, and information about, organ and tissue donation in a sensitive and caring manner that meets their emotional and cultural needs.
• Ensure authorization and/or consent for donation complies with applicable legal standards.
• Comply with all regulatory policies regarding the documentation, maintenance, and confidentiality of donor records.
• Circulates in surgery, packages and ships the organs and tissues, and provides organs for research when appropriate.
• Provides information as appropriate, to recipient centers, UNOS and donor hospitals regarding donor follow-up.
• Provides donor families with follow-up information and support as needed.
• Participates in quality assessment performance improvement (QAPI) activities for the OPO as outlined in the OPO Quality Assessment Performance Improvement Plan.
• Works with hospital development program and public education program on development and educational initiatives.
• Maintains complete and accurate business and expense records as required.
• Maintains a positive working environment and demonstrates problem resolution skills.
• Ability to have access to, efficiently use, and maintain EMRs and multiple computer platforms.
• Participate in weekly OPO meeting, CCR’s, coordinator/staff meeting, QA meetings or others as directed.

Requirements

• Licensed healthcare professional with critical care experience, such as a Registered Nurse (RN), Paramedic, Respiratory Therapist (RT), or other qualified clinician with 1-2 years of ICU, OR, ED, or pre-hospital critical care environment experience or equivalent.
• Advanced technical, organizational, communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to perform effectively in a high-stress environment and manage the emotional and physical demands of the role.
• Ability to carry and lift 50 pounds five percent of the time.
• Good driving record and current state driver license.
• A collaborator who thrives in a mission-first environment.

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping others and making a difference.
• Aligned with LifeLink’s core values of Compassion, Excellence, Legacy, People, and Quality.

Skills

• Ability to have access to, efficiently use, and maintain EMRs and multiple computer platforms.

Benefits

• COMPANY PAID Medical, Dental, Disability & Life Insurance
• Generous COMPANY PAID Pension Plan for your Retirement
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays
• Growth opportunities in a mission-driven, high-impact nonprofit

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Local/State auto/air travel is required. Variable/rotation on-call days/hours including nights/weekends/holidays depending on call schedule and case duration. Possible high stress / extended hours while on call.