Organ Donation Coordinator

Overview

Donor Connect is seeking a full-time Organ Donation Coordinator
. This position is ideal for someone who is interested in a fast-paced working environment, who will make a difference every day by sharing the gift of life through organ donation and transplantation. If you have strong communication skills, are attentive to detail, and have knowledge of the critical care environment, apply now!

Donor Connect is a federally designated nonprofit community service organization dedicated to the recovery of organs and tissues to be used for life-saving transplants. Our employees help save and heal lives!

As an Organ Donation Coordinator (ODC), you will be responsible for all aspects of organ recovery. These duties include completing on-call functions and being responsible for the allocation, recovery, preservation, packaging, and transportation of organs for research and transplant. You will also respond to referrals, adhere to regulatory requirements, and complete documentation. The ODC is responsible for meeting donor family needs and donor management.

Additionally, you will complete case follow-up tasks, referral and case documentation, personal expense reports, and other administrative tasks as necessary.

We at Donor Connect expect our employees to embody our I CARE+ values of integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and expertise.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate or Bachelor s degree in Nursing preferred, and/or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse or have a minimum of 5 years prior experience working as a clinical donation coordinator at an OPO
• Completion of NATCO introductory course within one year of hire
• Successful completion of CPTC after one year and before two years of hire

• Minimum of one year of experience as a critical care nurse and/or a minimum of 5 years prior experience as a clinical donation coordinator at an OPO

• Knowledge of the organ and tissue transplant fields
• Understanding of the critical care environment
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software
• Able to manage a brain-dead donor through independent critical thinking and problem solving, priority setting, and resourcefulness
• Excellent public relations and interpersonal abilities
• Solid oral and written communication skills
• Attentive to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
• Able to work well with all levels of personnel in hospital settings, and within the differing guidelines of each institution
• Willingness to train and assist others
• Exposure to patient elements including communicable disease, blood borne pathogens, and other common hazards of a clinical setting
• Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Donor Connect is a PROUD Equal Opportunity Employer who Values Diversity in Both Experience and Background!

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screen.

Salary: $91351.26 - $114158.61 per year

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