Organ Donation Coordinator

DonorConnect•Murray, UT

13h

About The Position

Organ Donation Coordinator DonorConnect 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! DonorConnect 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 DonorConnect expect our employees to embody our I CARE+ values of integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and expertise.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Completing on-call functions
Responsible for the allocation, recovery, preservation, packaging, and transportation of organs for research and transplant
Respond to referrals
Adhere to regulatory requirements
Complete documentation
Meeting donor family needs
Donor management
Complete case follow-up tasks
Referral and case documentation
Personal expense reports
Other administrative tasks as necessary