Cedric Young
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Clinical Coordinator with extensive experience in organ procurement, donor management, and critical care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CLINICAL COORDINATOR
LIFE Quest Organ Procurement Organization
Gainesville, FL
07.2022 - Current
- Respond to hospital donor referrals and evaluate medical suitability for organ donation in accordance with OPTN guidelines. Perform comprehensive clinical assessments and manage donor physiology to optimize organ function and maximize transplantable organs. Support organ recovery procedures in the operating room, collaborating with surgical teams to ensure successful recoveries. Coordinate with transplant centers to facilitate organ placement and ensure compliance with allocation policies. Communicate effectively with hospital staff, transplant teams, and donor families throughout the donation process.
SUPERVISOR, RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
HCA Lake City Memorial Hospital
Lake City, FL
01.2019 - 07.2022
- Delivered advanced respiratory care in critical and emergency care settings. Assessed patient response to respiratory therapies and adjusted treatment plans accordingly. Provided leadership, training, and clinical guidance to respiratory therapy staff. Supervised daily operations of the respiratory therapy department, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
Education
Associate Degree - Respiratory Care
05.2018
Skills
- Organ Procurement Coordination
- Donor Medical Management
- OPTN Policy Compliance
- Operating Room Support
- Critical Care Assessment
- Family Authorization & Advocacy
- Transplant Center Coordination
- Clinical Decision-Making
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist -License - RT16677
Timeline
CLINICAL COORDINATOR - LIFE Quest Organ Procurement Organization
07.2022 - Current
SUPERVISOR, RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - HCA Lake City Memorial Hospital
01.2019 - 07.2022
Concorde Career College - Associate Degree, Respiratory Care