Organ Recovery Coordinator I

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

19h

About The Position

The Organ Recovery Coordinator I works with LifeShare colleagues, hospital staff, physicians, and surgeons to support the clinical evaluation and management of potential organ donors. The coordinator applies critical care knowledge to referral, donor management, and organ recovery processes; interacts compassionately with grieving families and staff; and escalates complex cases when needed. The role follows the direction of the Administrator on Call and/or Medical Director and complies with LifeShare, Advocate Health, hospital, and relevant industry regulatory and accreditation requirements. It also includes hospital rounding and in-services to identify potential donors and increase awareness of organ donation. This is a full-time position with 40 hours per week. The work may take place in an office, patient care area, or operating room, and requires travel, irregular sleep patterns, extended hours, and consecutive 24-hour call intervals. The listed pay range is $35.50–$53.25. Benefits eligible.

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 and work extended hours of 25 or more hours, including taking 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow policies and requirements 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 assist with referral, donor management, and organ recovery processes using critical care knowledge, including hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and critical care medication administration.
Interact appropriately and compassionately with grieving families and staff.
Assess case complexity and escalate cases to a higher level when necessary.
Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement.
Follow direction from the Administrator on Call and/or Medical Director to ensure appropriate donor management and completion of organ donation responsibilities.
Conduct rounding and in-services in Donor Services Area hospitals as scheduled to identify potential donors and increase awareness.