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Headquartered in Gainesville, LifeQuest Organ Recovery Services has regional offices in Jacksonville, Tallahassee and Pensacola.

Accountant - part time

Candidate will provide financial management services, including managing general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, lease contracts; auditing, budgeting, organ billing, purchasing. Will oversee the day-to-day general accounting operations and monitor budgets and financial activities for eight organ cost centers, one administrative cost center including four offices. Will prepare quarterly financial reports that include revenue, expenses and statistical organ data, and annual financial reports for regulatory agencies and internal departments. Will participate in quality assurance meetings.


Qualifications:

Bachelor of Business Administration with major in finance, accounting or management; two to four years of experience in the healthcare field preferred. Must have working knowledge of Access software, fiscal analysis, web-based programs and computer applications including but not limited to word processing and spreadsheet development. Requires a person with initiative and the ability to take on responsibilities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Must be organized, versatile, able to work independently and have a complete understanding of routine accounting functions and generally accepted accounting principles. Prefer an individual with demonstrated knowledge in D&B purchasing and accounting software and accounts receivable People Software.

Candidate will report to executive director.

Please apply online at: www.shands.org/jobs or send resume to Rebecca Carlisle at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Organ Procurement Coordinator

Positions open in Jacksonville

Candidate will respond to donor referrals from local hospitals and ensure that each referral is reviewed for donation suitability. Will work with families to obtain consent for donation and manage the physiology of the donor to ensure maximum availability of organs for transplantation. Will work with transplant hospitals to place organs according to UNOS guidelines and assist in the recovery of organs in the operating room. Must demonstrate ability to assess data reflective of the donor's status and interpret appropriate information needed to provide excellent donor medical management. Excellent interpersonal skills required.


Qualifications:

Candidate will be a graduate from an RN or PA program with one year of experience in ICU, ED or the OR; or respiratory therapist with five years experience in ICU or emergency care; or an individual that has six months to one year of practical experience as an Organ Procurement Coordinator. Previous organ/tissue donation experience preferred for all candidates.

Reports to: Director of Clinical Operations

Please contact Christy Corbitt at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information or apply to www.shands.org/jobs.

Family Advocate

Position open in Jacksonville

The family advocate is the first responder to donor referrals from area hospitals. Rapid on-site response time required for area hospitals. Primary responsibility is to offer the option of organ, tissue and eye donation for transplantation or medical research to families of potential donors and obtain a past medical history. Information is to be articulated in an easily understood and accurate manner to families whose ability to process information is impaired by emotionally traumatic circumstances. Coordinates and facilitates emotional support during and after the discussion of the donation process and remains aware and sensitive to diversity of all kinds (cultural, religious, educational, etc.) while working with families and hospital staff. Secondary responsibilities are to provide assistance to the local hospital development coordinator in working with the hospitals to solidify the referral process, provide inservices, perform death record reviews, etc. Position requires 10 days per month of on-call duties for 24-7 referral response to hospitals within the area.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, sociology or related allied health degree preferred with previous experience in an acute health care setting, hospice, bereavement counseling center, patient representative, etc. preferred, or equivalent work experience where there was active involvement in issues involving death, dying, grief and loss. Completion of medical terminology course preferred. Outstanding interpersonal communication skills required for ability to interact with grieving families in a supportive, empathic manner while taking into consideration actual or potential cultural diversities. Ability to comfortably use desktop computer to access and utilize database, draft letters, send/receive email, and access the Internet for vital information/resources to assist donor families.

Reports to: Assistant Director of Clinical Operations and Family Advocate Manager

Please contact Heather Markuson This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information or apply to www.shands.org/jobs.

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