First Responder PR

Join LifeLink — Join a Life Saving Team!

About LifeLink More than four decades ago, a visionary group of innovators, led by renowned nephrologist Dr. Dana Shires, made a life-changing commitment—to save lives through organ and tissue donation. From that bold beginning, LifeLink Foundation was established – founded with heart, purpose, and a mission that still guides us today.

What started as a nonprofit with big dreams has grown into a vision-driven organization of more than 700 dedicated professionals across west-central Florida, Georgia, parts of South Carolina, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.

At LifeLink, we are united by our mission

To honor donors and save lives through organ and tissue donation.

Our vision remains clear

To maximize the gift of life while giving hope to donor families and transplant patients.

We are grounded in the values that shape our work and culture—Compassion. Excellence. Legacy. People. Quality.

If you’re inspired by purpose, driven by impact, and ready to help save and heal lives, LifeLink is the place for you.

• What You’ll Do As a First Responder, you will directly contribute to LifeLink’s life-saving mission.
• Primary responsibility is to respond to hospital referrals on-site for the purpose of evaluating potential for organ/tissue donation.
• This position will include building and maintaining strong relationships with appropriate hospital professionals.
• Will work in collaboration with Referral Coordinators (RC), apply LifeLink’s policies and procedures in performing and documenting the timeliness, suitability and response to organ/tissue referrals.
• Effectively communicate with hospitals, Administrator on Call (AOC), Medical Director on Call (MDOC), management staff, FCC and HD Staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Keeps current with hospital required EMR access, updates and training.
• Performs first responder responsibilities in coordination with the appropriate recovery staff, which may include but not limited to the following:
• Timely onsite response to referral evaluations of potential donors
• Utilization of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) in order to document and present case presentation to RC/AOC/MDOC
• Collaborate with hospital partners in order to assess hemodynamic status and plan of care
• Completion of physical assessment in collaboration with nursing staff, as appropriate