Import & Logistics Coordinator - RN, RT, Paramedic - Day Shift

Indiana Organ Procurement Organizat•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Indiana Donor Network is a nationally recognized healthcare organization, serving as the crucial link between donors and patients awaiting life-saving organ transplants, healing tissue, and corneas that restore sight. As the state’s federally designated organ recovery organization and an accredited tissue bank, we are dedicated to making a profound impact on countless lives. We are currently seeking an Import and Logistics Coordinator to help fulfill our lifesaving mission. The Import and Logistics Coordinator is responsible for screening organ offers—including hearts, lungs, livers, pancreas, intestines, and kidneys—for patients awaiting lifesaving transplants at local transplant centers. This role also manages flight requests for Indiana Donor Network and our donation and transplantation partners through our airline, TxJet.

Requirements

Completion of an advanced degree in Transplantation & Donation Sciences
Registered Nurse
Certified Paramedic
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC) with current ABTC certification
An equivalent amount of OPO experience in a clinical setting and a High School Diploma with additional post-secondary allied health training
Candidates must have current BLS certification or obtain certification within 6 months of hiring or transfer into this role
General understanding of disease processes and how they affect organ function
Extensive knowledge of medical terminology
Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology
Ability to interpret lab values, chest x-rays and CT results to recognize abnormalities and to appropriately treat abnormal values
Ability to read and follow checklists, procedures and provide direction to other staff
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with nurses, physicians, hospital/transplant professionals, and Indiana Donor Network employees
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
Knowledge of and skill in using personal computers and related software
Skill in charting, including ability to accurately enter data into an online system
Attention to organization and detail
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to maintain confidentiality

Responsibilities

Responds to offers within the OPTN guidelines
Screens offers against established decline criteria
Places provisional yes documentation to organs that do not meet current rule-out criteria
Clearly presents primary offers to local transplant centers
Effectively communicates physician’s requests to host Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs)
Coordinates the logistics and teams needed for an organ import
Appropriately documents import status utilizing transplant shared drives and software
Communicates with transplant centers utilizing HIPAA compliant texting application
Arranges shipment of tissue typing materials
Coordinates flight and ground transportation for import organs, INDN staff and transplant staff
Arranges flyouts for organs, effectively coordinating appropriate timelines with transplant coordinators and transplant physicians involved
Provides documentation, perfusion of organs, packaging and labeling during the organ recovery OR process
Provides services to both internal and external customers in relation to TxJet requests
Provides customer service to non-local TxJet requestors

Benefits

100% employer paid health, dental, and vision insurance for our employees and dependents
Annual health savings account contributions
Paid pet insurance
Annual bonuses for performance and retention
Generous paid time off and holiday pay
Professional development and growth opportunities
A mission-driven, supportive work culture

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