Life Connection of Ohio is an independent, non-profit organ procurement organization that promotes and facilitates organ donation in 24 counties in northwest and west central Ohio. Our staff of dedicated professionals live Life Connection of Ohio’s mission of saving and enhancing lives through organ, eye and tissue donation. Life Connection of Ohio’s values are Let's go Mentality, Uncompromising Advocacy and Authenticity, and these drive everything we do! If you embody those values and want to witness the power of organ, eye and tissue donation firsthand, Life Connection of Ohio could be the place for you!

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Benefits:

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401 (k)

401 (k) matching

Life Insurance

Professional development assistance

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

This position is responsible for providing strategic leadership and management for the technical and medical functions, and physician training and development functions of the organization, in support of the operational goals of Life Connection of Ohio (LCO). This position interfaces with LCO and hospital partner leadership, front-line team members, and the Governing Board of Directors. This position executes organizational development strategy and drives change initiatives across the organization in order to optimize our organizational potential. As a member of the leadership team this position actively fosters an organizational culture that is based on collaboration, support and constructive feedback.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Duty or Function

1. Responsible for the oversight of the clinical management of potential donors to optimize organ function for transplantation, in conjunction with the AOC.
2. Implements the OPO’s protocols for donor evaluation and management and organ recovery and placement.
3. Supervise medical and technical aspects of services provided by Life Connection of Ohio. 4 Serve as medical resource for Life Connection both internally and for external partners.
4. Collaborates with Associate Medical Director(s) to develop a quarterly meeting that drives donation culture within their respective hospital systems.
5. Provides 24/7 phone availability for organ clinical staff in agreed upon call rotation with Associate Medical Director(s).
6. Assists as needed with in-service education directed toward physicians and other health care personnel to stimulate interest and understanding of the donation process.
7. Serves as a liaison for Life Connection to area physicians and hospital administration.
8. Provides guidance for the build out, and operational practices, for an organ recovery center.
9. Participates in case reviews and operational meetings relevant to appropriate clinical activity.
10. Identifies, plans, devises and oversees organ donor management research opportunities.
11. Develops and maintains physician relationships with key transplant centers.
12. Evaluates publication/abstract submission/presentation opportunities
13. Provides clinical education for organ clinical staff and hospital partners.
14. Analyzes organizational data and trends, and initiates process development and improvement actions to ensure LCO’s commitment to continuous quality improvement.
15. Actively engages in strategic thinking around Merger & Acquisition opportunities and company culture.
16. Reviews the surgical standards and technical quality of organ recovery surgeons annually.
17. Participates in the Medical Advisory Board, Advisory Board, and Governing Board meetings.
18. Provides input as need for the Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity Plan and the Exposure Control Plan.
19. Provides updates to leadership and staff on new healthcare regulations.
20. Develop and manage internal departmental budget.
21. Seeks ways to improve organization’s clinical services.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education: Board certified Medical Degree. Licensed within at least one state Life Connection of Ohio conducts business. Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Health Administration (MH) degree preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of five years’ experience working in critical care

Prefer 5-10 years’ experience working in the field or organ donation or transplantation.

Certifications/Licenses: Board Certified Medical Degree

Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of managing mechanically ventilated medical and surgical critical care patients.

Knowledge of technological resources including computer systems and related software.

Additional skills and abilities include leadership skills, analytic skills, attention to detail, good communication skills and interpersonal skills.

Supervision:

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work.

This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of Life Connection of Ohio are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Life Connection of Ohio supervisory personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Life Connection is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.

Life Connection of Ohio is the non-profit organization that promotes and facilitates organ donation in northwest and west central Ohio.

• Our Mission: Together, we save and enhance lives through organ, eye and tissue donation.

• Our Vision: A community where everyone is inspired to Donate Life and each donation opportunity is fulfilled.

• Last year, Life Connection of Ohio coordinated the recovery of organs from 197 donors, providing 413 life-saving transplants.