Donor Procurement Coordinator - RN, RRT or EMT

Cleveland Clinic

2d•Remote

About The Position

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. At Cleveland Clinic's Transplant Center, experts perform a variety of transplantation procedures. Each year, thousands of lives are saved and transformed because of our innovative expertise. As Donor Procurement Coordinator, you will coordinate all activities related to the receipt of organ offers for transplant, evaluation of organ offers for suitability, procurement of organs and transplant set-ups. Your position is essential to the organization and functioning of the Transplant Center, allowing caregivers to supply patients with the necessary treatment they need.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a science-related field OR a degree/diploma from an accredited Nursing School, Respiratory Therapy Program or Paramedic Program
One year of experience as an organ procurement coordinator OR clinical experience in critical care or in the field of organ procurement/transplant
Maintain valid licenses and required certificates (Registered Nurse, Respiratory Therapist or Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic)
Candidates must reside in Northeast Ohio.
Ability to be available 24 hours a day when assigned.

Nice To Haves

Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC) by the American Board for Transplant Certification (ABTC)
Previous transplant or organ procurement experience
Related healthcare experience
UNOS/UNET experience and knowledge

Responsibilities

Comply with OPTN/UNOS requirements for post-transplant documentation of donor and transplant activities.
Serve as the contact for all potential offers for transplant from local, regional and national organ procurement organizations.
Organize the procurement team and dispatch team to the donor site within the required time frame.
Coordinate air or ground transportation of organs.
Serve as a resource for organ recovery and preservation.
Assist in training organ preservation caregivers.
Orient new residents and fellows to renal procurement, renal allocation and regulatory requirements.
Develop and present professional education programs as needed.
Obtain, analyze and report pertinent data regarding potential donors and accepted organs for transplants.
Attend selection committee meetings.
Abstract data and enter data into the transplant database.
Other duties as assigned.