What are the responsibilities and job description for the First Responder, Organ Donation (EMT and Paramedic) position at New England Donor Services?
Job Description
The First Responder or Clinical Responder (CR) provides on-site responses to area hospitals to conduct medical evaluation on all potential organ donors and develop a plan with the healthcare team to maintain the option of donation. The CR also provides on-site assistance to other NEDS staff as well as participates in hospital educational and outreach activities as needed. This position participates in the Organ Donation Services call schedule that provides service to donor hospitals 24 hours/day, 365 days per year.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Participates in a 24 hour clinical call schedule and responds accordingly when on call, per NEDS referral policy
Responds on-site to the hospital to evaluate potential donors, log data and collaborate with hospital staff
Rounds on units with high referral activity outside of active referrals including off-shift rounds
Attends mandatory meetings and education opportunities provided by NEDS
Participates in Hospital Development activities as needed, assigned by their Manager
Supports Donation Coordinators on authorized cases with data entry, hospital staff education and other duties as assigned
Assists the Organ Surgical Recovery Coordinator as indicated during organ recovery
Schedule
•Orientation: Mixture of 24 and 16 hour on-call shifts. Average 13 shifts per month training's meetings. Significant travel with personal vehicle throughout all of New England is expected. Mileage and other reimbursements available.
•Independent: Mixture of 24 and 16 hour on-call shifts. Expect 10 shifts per month trainings meetings. Significant travel with personal vehicle throughout all of New England is expected. Mileage and other reimbursements available.
Ideal candidate is within an hour drive of Boston and to the North of the Boston area.
The First Responder or Clinical Responder (CR) provides on-site responses to area hospitals to conduct medical evaluation on all potential organ donors and develop a plan with the healthcare team to maintain the option of donation. The CR also provides on-site assistance to other NEDS staff as well as participates in hospital educational and outreach activities as needed. This position participates in the Organ Donation Services call schedule that provides service to donor hospitals 24 hours/day, 365 days per year.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Participates in a 24 hour clinical call schedule and responds accordingly when on call, per NEDS referral policy
Responds on-site to the hospital to evaluate potential donors, log data and collaborate with hospital staff
Rounds on units with high referral activity outside of active referrals including off-shift rounds
Attends mandatory meetings and education opportunities provided by NEDS
Participates in Hospital Development activities as needed, assigned by their Manager
Supports Donation Coordinators on authorized cases with data entry, hospital staff education and other duties as assigned
Assists the Organ Surgical Recovery Coordinator as indicated during organ recovery
Schedule
•Orientation: Mixture of 24 and 16 hour on-call shifts. Average 13 shifts per month training's meetings. Significant travel with personal vehicle throughout all of New England is expected. Mileage and other reimbursements available.
•Independent: Mixture of 24 and 16 hour on-call shifts. Expect 10 shifts per month trainings meetings. Significant travel with personal vehicle throughout all of New England is expected. Mileage and other reimbursements available.
Ideal candidate is within an hour drive of Boston and to the North of the Boston area.
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