Organ Recovery Coordinator I

Advocate Health • Charlotte, NC

2d • $36 - $53

About The Position

The Organ Recovery Coordinator I supports organ donation and recovery operations for LifeShare. The coordinator works collaboratively with the LifeShare team, hospital staff, physicians, and surgeons to guide clinical evaluation and management of potential organ donors. The role applies critical care knowledge to referral, donor management, and organ recovery processes; provides compassionate support to grieving families and staff; and escalates complex cases when needed. The coordinator follows applicable LifeShare, Advocate Health, hospital, industry, regulatory, and accreditation policies, and follows direction from the Administrator on Call and/or Medical Director. The role also conducts hospital rounds and in-services to identify potential donors and increase awareness of organ donation.

This full-time position is based in clinical and hospital settings, including patient-care areas and operating rooms, and includes on-call responsibilities, extended hours, and travel. An RN license, or qualifying paramedic or organ procurement experience, is required. ABTC certification as a CPTC is preferred.

Requirements

• Current RN license, or three years of experience as a paramedic, or three years of experience in an Organ Procurement Organization with experience in organ recovery, preservation, or tissue recovery.
• Ability to travel distances greater than 100 miles and function effectively in unfamiliar hospital environments.
• Ability to endure irregular sleep patterns, work extended hours of 25 or more, and take call for 24-hour intervals on consecutive days.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Good visual acuity and accurate manual dexterity.
• Use of a personal car for business is required.

Nice To Haves

• ABTC certification as a CPTC.

Responsibilities

• Follow policies of LifeShare, Advocate Health, Donor Services Area hospitals, AOPO, CMS, UNOS, and other applicable regulatory or accreditation bodies.
• Collaborate with LifeShare team members, hospital staff, physicians, and surgeons to direct the clinical evaluation and management of potential organ donors.
• Provide input and assistance in referral, donor management, and organ recovery processes using critical care knowledge, including hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and administration of critical care medicines.
• Interact appropriately and compassionately with grieving families and staff.
• Make decisions regarding case complexity and escalate cases to a higher level when necessary.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement.
• Follow the direction of the Administrator on Call and/or Medical Director to ensure appropriate donor management and completion of organ donation responsibilities.
• Conduct rounds and in-services in Donor Services Area hospitals as scheduled to identify potential donors and increase awareness.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Premium pay, such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed