Organ Recovery Coordinator I

The role

You will evaluate the medical eligibility of potential organ donor referrals and organ imports. You will coordinate donation activities and support the clinical management of donors.

What you will do

• Respond to donor referrals and determine organ and tissue suitability using LCO, CMS, OPTN/UNOS, AOPO, and CDC guidelines
• Apply legal and hospital requirements for death declaration and organ donation
• Identify the legal next-of-kin and assess family dynamics and support needs
• Clinically manage donors under established protocols
• Coordinate organ allocation, recovery, preservation, transportation, recovery teams, and specimen collection
• Identify organ-, tissue-, and behavior-specific risk factors
• Serve as a clinical resource for Hospital Services and Family Services
• Maintain accurate, confidential donor records
• Complete post-recovery documentation and quality control
• Support departmental quality-improvement projects

Required qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing, respiratory therapy, EMT, paramedic medicine, a related biological science, or certification as a paramedic
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Sound judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong computer and data-entry skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet-based systems
• Professionalism, discretion, and the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required within 12 months of hire
• Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator certification required within 24 months
• Ability to respond promptly to dispatches
• Ability to lift to 75 pounds and assist with donor transfers

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing, respiratory therapy, or a related biological science
• Organ recovery coordination or hospital emergency room, intensive care, or surgical experience

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Retirement savings benefits
• Employer-supported professional development and training opportunities
• Additional employee wellness and support resources

About the company

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