Organ Procurement Coordinator - Columbia

MIDWEST TRANSPLANT NETWORK INC•Columbia, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the evaluation, management, and coordination of organ donor activities to maximize organ placement and recovery in accordance with the Mission of the organization. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS DONOR COORDINATION Maintains an on-call schedule of approximately twelve to fifteen 24-hour call days per month (50% call). Additionally, possess the ability to spend an average of 16 hours per week in the MTN office performing various follow-up activities. Evaluates medical suitability of potential organ donors, utilizing information from medical records, history and physical examination, and current health status. Professionally collaborates with hospital’s medical staff to assess the clinical status of the potential organ and/or donor and direct the clinical management of the authorized organ donor. Competently manages clinical hemodynamic stability of the donor patient and appropriately seeks consultation with AOC/Intensivist on call/Medical Director. Requests and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests needed for evaluation of suitability and clinical management of potential organ donors. Ability to utilize Point of Care testing for performing laboratory testing on donor patients. Independently operates and trouble shoots all clinical equipment in MTN’s Donor Care Unit (DCU), including ventilators, monitors, IV pumps, X-ray, CT machine including IV contrast, etc. When caring for donor patients in the DCU, responsible for all aspects of donor care, including ventilator management, medication calculation and preparation, IV fluid and medication administration, blood administration, turning, bathing and other standard ICU patient care. Performs donor patient care procedures including art line insertion and Central line insertion utilizing sterile and clean techniques. May perform additional procedures such as bronchoscopy after competence established. Timely and accurately documents all donor management and procedures in True North and Donor Net Works closely with the Hospital and Family Services Coordinator in offering potential donor families the option of donation in an appropriate and sensitive manner. Provides informed authorization in accordance with state law and established MTN policies and procedures. Conducts all aspects of the donation process in compliance with established federal and state laws, AOPO and AATB standards, UNOS and FDA guidelines, CDC and MTN policies. Collaborates with the Donation Services Department staff to facilitate all aspects of the organ donation process, to include communications regarding donor suitability. Leads coordination of transportation and other logistics for local and outside recovery programs, in preparation for operative phase of recovery. Coordinates with MTN Preservation Specialists to facilitate all aspects of the organ recovery process. HOSPITAL SERVICES & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Ability to assist with hospital services assignments based on area needs; this may include but is not limited to onsite referral rounding, development and delivery of stakeholder education, leading and/or supporting critical meetings, building relationships with key stakeholders. Actively participates in the planning and implementation of satellite-based symposia, community engagement activities and donor family events. ADMINISTRATIVE Completes donor case follow-up and required quality assurance responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner. Maintains compliance with documentation practices and MTN Policies and Procedures. Supports the ongoing maintenance of satellite supplies and equipment.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in health sciences or equivalent field of study and professional clinical work experience required.
NREMT-P Certification with four years of Clinical OPO experience, RRT licensure with minimum of six years critical care experience or RN licensure with minimum of four years critical care experience required.
Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week and participate in 24-hour call.
Must be available on non-call days during normal business hours.
Required to work and remain standing for extended periods of time with few breaks.
Excellent organization and time management skills; ability to function independently and collaboratively; demonstrated problem-solving and creative thinking skills and well-developed personal stress management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to speak and communicate clearly and accurately to convey information to MTN stakeholders in person or by phone; provide written documentation of relevant information in a professional manner.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license in accordance with MTN motor vehicle policy.
Must have reliable transportation to be used with company reimbursement using IRS guidelines.
Requires the ability to travel within the service area by ground or air and be physically present onsite at all hospitals within MTN’s Donation Service Area (DSA).
Ability to lift 50 pounds and transfer short distances.
Possess ability to operate telephones, computers and surgical equipment.
OSHA Category I – Exposed regularly to bloodborne pathogens while performing assigned job duties. Bloodborne pathogens protection is required.
Home internet and wireless phone access may be required.

Responsibilities

Maintains an on-call schedule of approximately twelve to fifteen 24-hour call days per month (50% call).
Evaluates medical suitability of potential organ donors, utilizing information from medical records, history and physical examination, and current health status.
Professionally collaborates with hospital’s medical staff to assess the clinical status of the potential organ and/or donor and direct the clinical management of the authorized organ donor.
Competently manages clinical hemodynamic stability of the donor patient and appropriately seeks consultation with AOC/Intensivist on call/Medical Director.
Requests and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests needed for evaluation of suitability and clinical management of potential organ donors.
Ability to utilize Point of Care testing for performing laboratory testing on donor patients.
Independently operates and trouble shoots all clinical equipment in MTN’s Donor Care Unit (DCU), including ventilators, monitors, IV pumps, X-ray, CT machine including IV contrast, etc.
When caring for donor patients in the DCU, responsible for all aspects of donor care, including ventilator management, medication calculation and preparation, IV fluid and medication administration, blood administration, turning, bathing and other standard ICU patient care.
Performs donor patient care procedures including art line insertion and Central line insertion utilizing sterile and clean techniques.
May perform additional procedures such as bronchoscopy after competence established.
Timely and accurately documents all donor management and procedures in True North and Donor Net
Works closely with the Hospital and Family Services Coordinator in offering potential donor families the option of donation in an appropriate and sensitive manner.
Provides informed authorization in accordance with state law and established MTN policies and procedures.
Conducts all aspects of the donation process in compliance with established federal and state laws, AOPO and AATB standards, UNOS and FDA guidelines, CDC and MTN policies.
Collaborates with the Donation Services Department staff to facilitate all aspects of the organ donation process, to include communications regarding donor suitability.
Leads coordination of transportation and other logistics for local and outside recovery programs, in preparation for operative phase of recovery.
Coordinates with MTN Preservation Specialists to facilitate all aspects of the organ recovery process.
Ability to assist with hospital services assignments based on area needs; this may include but is not limited to onsite referral rounding, development and delivery of stakeholder education, leading and/or supporting critical meetings, building relationships with key stakeholders.
Actively participates in the planning and implementation of satellite-based symposia, community engagement activities and donor family events.
Completes donor case follow-up and required quality assurance responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner.
Maintains compliance with documentation practices and MTN Policies and Procedures.
Supports the ongoing maintenance of satellite supplies and equipment.