The Donor Network Inc·Miami Lakes, Florida
Provide anesthesia services and physiologic optimization for brain-dead organ donors during procurement procedures to maximize organ viability. Collaborate with multidisciplinary surgical and transplant teams to ensure safe and efficient donor care.
Description The Per Diem Anesthesiologist/Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) supports the mission, goals, and strategic plan of South Florida Donor Network (SFDN) by providing anesthesia services for brain-dead donor organ procurements. This role is responsible for the intraoperative management and physiologic optimization of organ donors during procurement procedures to maximize organ viability and transplantation outcomes. The provider collaborates closely with procurement surgeons, perfusion teams, donor management coordinators, operating room staff, and transplant professionals to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality donor care throughout the operative process.
The Per Diem Anesthesiologist/CRNA is expected to maintain hemodynamic stability, optimize ventilation and perfusion, manage vasoactive medications and blood product s, and respond effectively to rapidly changing donor physiology during multi-organ recovery procedures. Experience in cardiac anesthesia, transplant anesthesia, trauma, critical care, or complex surgical procedures is strongly preferred. This position plays a critical role in supporting organ utilization and advancing the life-saving mission of organ donation and transplantation.
Provide anesthesia care for organ procurement surgeries involving brain-dead donors in accordance with established clinical protocols and national standards.
Perform comprehensive physiologic management of donors, including ventilation, hemodynamic support, vasoactive infusions, temperature regulation, and fluid/electrolyte balance.
Collaborate with surgical recovery teams to optimize donor stability and organ perfusion throughout procurement procedures.
Manage invasive monitoring, including arterial lines, central venous access, and other advanced hemodynamic monitoring techniques as indicated.
Support hormonal resuscitation strategies in alignment with donor management protocols.
Communicate effectively with procurement surgeons, SFDN coordinators, and transplant teams regarding donor status and intraoperative changes.
Ensure timely and accurate documentation of anesthesia care and donor management interventions.
Participate in case reviews, morbidity/mortality discussions, and quality assurance initiatives to improve donor management and organ utilization.
Assist in the development and refinement of anesthesia and donor management protocols and policies.
Adhere to quality standards and legal compliance with regulatory and accreditation agencies.
Promote a culture of safety, respect, and collaboration among multidisciplinary teams.
Act as an ambassador for SFDN and support outreach and educational efforts when appropriate.
Market context
In Florida, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospice, hospital, and other care settings, especially for RNs who can work independently and adapt to varied patient needs. These positions are competitive because employers often look for current RN licensure, at least one year of experience, active BLS certification, and reliable transportation, while benefits commonly include health insurance, professional development, and a supportive work environment. Before applying, confirm your license, BLS status, and driving readiness, and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full original posting.
Radiologic Technologist
Surgical Recovery Coordinator I
Surgical Recovery Coordinator I