Organ Donation Coordinator, RN / Respiratory Therapist

Role Overview

• Take 24-hour call as a member of the organ procurement team
• Evaluate imminent death referrals for organ donation potential
• Manage on-site referral, authorization, donor maintenance, and recovery activities at a hospital when there is a potential donor
• Oversee all organ procurement activities from evaluation through recovery along with the allocation of organs
• Follow the donor management guidelines approved by the ConnectLife Medical Director to maximize donor potential
• Engage physicians, practitioners, transplant surgeons, ConnectLife Medical Director, and ConnectLife Administrator on call (AOC) as resources for interventions and plan of care to maximize donor potential
• Provide ongoing education to administrative and clinical hospital staff regarding the organ donation process
• Assist in information-sharing activities with potential donor families and coordinate the authorization process with the authorizing individual
• Ensure that all medical/legal requirements are met before donor surgery
• Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies and ConnectLife policies for organ recovery
• Maintain donor records to ensure compliance with regulatory bodies and ConnectLife policies
• Provide follow-up on all pre and post recovery donor lab work, cultures autopsy, etc as needed
• Provide feedback to the donor hospital, donor family, and others as necessary
• Participate in Hospital Development activity and Medical Record Review as necessary
• Remain proactive to stay informed and up to date regarding changes in the field of organ donation and allocation
• Maintain/obtain any necessary certification and/or education required for the position

Requirements

• Associate degree or certification in nursing or related health care field required
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field strongly preferred
• Minimum of one year emergency medicine or critical care experience strongly preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Written and verbal communication skills required, including communicating with diverse individuals
• Must be adaptable and flexible to change with the ability to think critically in solving problems with a continuous focus on customer service
• Medical terminology required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and data entry required
• Must be detail oriented, and have the ability to remain accurate while under pressure
• Must be results oriented, and highly organized with the ability to think logically, manage time effectively, prioritize and multi-task
• Must have a valid NYS Drivers license and reliable transportation

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Employer Sponsored Dental & Vision insurance
• Employer Sponsored Life insurance
• Paid vacation & sick time on a accrual basis beginning on day 1
• 401(k) after one year of service with 3% employer contribution
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Pet insurance
• And more!