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About Us:\ \ Donor Network of Arizonas mission is to make the most of life through the gift of organ and tissue donation. We challenge ourselves and others every day to realize Arizona\'s potential to save and improve lives. Every employee at Donor Network of Arizona is responsible for embracing the organizational culture by upholding the Donor Network of Arizonas core values of Positive Energy, Passion and Eagerness.\ \ \ Responsibilities:

The Referral Responder role is responsible for maximizing the organ referral and evaluation process in collaboration with the Advisor on Call (AOC), Organ Recovery Coordinator (ORC), Organ Donation Coordinator (ODC), Donation and Family Advocate (DFA), Referral and Donor Screening Services (RDSS), hospital staff, physicians, and medical director as needed. Initial intake, response to, and screening heart beating ventilated (HBV) referrals, assessing organ donor suitability, and enhancing the donation process. Maintaining donor records, providing donor family support, electronic medical record entry, and communication in conjunction with donor family advocate services. Facilitating family conversation regarding donation and obtaining informed consent, in collaboration with the ORC and DFA staff if available. This includes collaborating with hospital staff to determine appropriate timing for family counseling and conversation.\ \ Clinical Responsibilities

Initial referral intake and response of heart beat ventilated referrals:\ The RR staff are responsible for responding to referrals in a prompt, professional manner that facilitates the evaluation of both the donor hospital and DNA. Uses experience and knowledge to evaluate the referred patients for suitability for organ, tissue, and eye donation in conjunction with the AOC, medical director, transplant centers, and RDSS. Ensures all medical and legal requirements will be met per hospital, CMS, and OPTN policies prior to organ recovery.\ Facilitates brain death testing, ensuring hospital policies are followed.\ \ Family approach and consent:\ The RR ensures that the utmost care and support is being given to the potential donor and donor families. Ensuring the legal decision-maker is approached in an optimal manner to make the donation decision based on complete information provided.\ The RR works in conjunction with the AOC, ORC, ODC, DFA, and hospital staff to determine the legal decision-maker. They evaluate family dynamics and ensure that the legal decision maker is understanding of the potential donors medical status, terminal condition, and/or impeding neurological or cardiovascular death.\ \ Office responsibilities/miscellaneous:\ Attends monthly ORS meetings.\ Up to date on all assigned SOPs and any assigned tasks.\ Maintains any continuing educations units (CEUs) as applicable.\ Other duties as assigned by ORS leadership.\ \ \ Qualifications:

1-2 years of experience as an EMT-P, LPN, RT, medical scribe, or previous OPO experience\ 1 year experience with medical terminology

Must be available to work thenight shift

Preferred Education:\ EMT-P, LPN or RT license\ Associate or Bachelors Degree or relevant medical certification