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LifeNet Health · 4 hours ago

Clinical Referral Specialist (10203-2025793)

Roanoke, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$24.64/hr - $32.85/hr

2+ years exp

LifeNet Health is dedicated to saving lives and restoring health through innovative solutions. The Clinical Referral Specialist plays a vital role in ensuring timely response and assessment of potential organ donors, collaborating with hospital staff and maintaining accurate documentation.

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Responsibilities

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

Communicates with LifeNet Health staff on all donor and referral activity to evaluate donation suitability based on information collected from patient’s hospital chart and communication with hospital staff

Establishes initial dialogue with the hospital’s clinical team (HCT) concerning the referral to establish collaboration

Communicates with hospital staff regarding LifeNet Health process and plans

Assesses care plan, neurological and hemodynamic status, and family communication plan

Maintains accurate documentation in LifeNet 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 LifeNet’s electronic medical records (EMR) according to policy

Qualification

Licensed Respiratory TherapistEMT-P CertificationLicensed Practical NurseClinical ExperienceMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordCommunication SkillsCompliance KnowledgeAttention to DetailTime ManagementCritical ThinkingTeamwork

Required

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 Driver's License

2 years clinical/medical experience in a facility, hospital, or organization in Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, EMT or Paramedic, LPN

Computer Skills: Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Teams

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