Organ Allocation Coordinator

Gift of Hope • Itasca, IL

7d • $30 - $34 • Hybrid

About The Position

Coordinates the allocation of organs from deceased donors via the national organ allocation system; assists in the machine perfusion of deceased donor kidneys. This role involves participating in a 12-hour on-call rotation to coordinate organ allocation and assist in the hypothermic machine perfusion of deceased donor kidneys. The coordinator communicates with transplant centers to allocate organs in accordance with OPTN/UNOS policy and documents all allocation efforts. They are responsible for disseminating donor information and organ offer notifications using DonorNet and documenting required clinical information to relevant staff. Additionally, the role includes assisting the Perfusion Coordinator with non-sterile tasks in the Perfusion Lab, participating in quality assurance initiatives, meetings, and training, and potentially training new staff.

Requirements

• Degree or certification in one of the health sciences with a minimum of 2 years’ experience as an RN, EMT/Paramedic, Respiratory Therapist or Certified Surgical Technologist or equivalent work experience
• Experience with interpretation of lab values, diagnostic testing and medical terminology
• Experience working with and understanding sterile technique
• Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

• Other candidates may be considered on an individual basis at the discretion of management, dependent on aligned job experience

Responsibilities

• Advance Gift of Hope's mission, vision and core values: providing compassionate service, contributing to outstanding teams and engaging as one of our passionate people committed to a positive culture that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. Adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.
• Participate in 12-hour on-call rotation to coordinate organ allocation; assist in hypothermic machine perfusion of deceased donor kidneys
• Communicate with transplant centers to allocate organs in accordance with OPTN/UNOS policy; document the disposition of these organs
• Use DonorNet to disseminate donor information and organ offer notification; accurately document allocation efforts in the Gift of Hope EMR
• Identify, document and communicate required clinical information to associated Gift of Hope staff, transplant center staff and administrators
• Assist Perfusion Coordinator performing renal dissection / cannulation with non-sterile tasks while in the Perfusion Lab
• Participate in departmental quality assurance initiatives, meetings, educational activities and required training as assigned
• Participate in training and mentoring new staff as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance options for full-time employees
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement up to the IRS-allowed maximum
• Personalized learning and educational development opportunities
• Monthly cell phone and internet stipends
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Accounts to support wellness needs
• Support and counseling for personal, work financial or family needs through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and our partnership with Critical Incident Stress Consultants (CISC)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree