Organ Recovery Coordinator (Louisville, KY)

NFH•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Network for Hope (NFH), the Organ Recovery Coordinator (ORC) manages the organ donation process from referral through recovery, helping ensure donors receive respectful, compassionate, and expert care. The role works closely with medical professionals, donor families, and transplant teams to support donation and transplantation. It requires considerable travel and considerable on-call responsibility. The coordinator evaluates potential donors, supports donor medical management, provides information and support to families when family support staff are unavailable, and coordinates organ allocation, recovery, preservation, and transportation. The role also maintains documentation and regulatory compliance, communicates with funeral homes and the coroner or medical examiner, and participates in quality assurance, staff education, and organizational projects. Surgical Preservation Coordinator duties may be performed as needed. Network for Hope is a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving and enhancing lives through organ and tissue donation. It provides care to donor families, facilitates organ and tissue recovery, and educates the communities it serves.

Requirements

At least 2 years of clinical healthcare-related experience.
Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CTPC) certification is required, or must be obtained within one year of meeting CTPC minimum eligibility requirements.
A bachelor's degree in a health-related field is preferred; an associate degree plus four years of experience is acceptable.
RN or other healthcare licensure is preferred.
Exceptional candidates with significant healthcare experience may also apply.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience in critical care, emergency, donation, or transplant settings.
Bachelor's degree in a health-related field.
RN or other healthcare licensure.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with hospital staff and NFH colleagues to assess potential organ donors, including reviewing medical histories, laboratory data, and family dynamics.
Respond promptly to donor referrals and conduct thorough medical evaluations.
Coordinate healthcare personnel involved in the organ and tissue donation process.
Ensure compliance with applicable policies, regulations, and standards.
Oversee the medical management of potential organ donors, maintaining hemodynamic stability and supporting organ system viability.
Work with ICU and hospital staff to support effective donor care.
Provide compassionate support and information to donor families, discussing donation opportunities when family support staff are unavailable.
Coordinate the organ recovery process, including operating room schedules and transportation logistics.
Assist surgical teams during organ recovery and ensure proper preservation and transportation.
Coordinate with transplant centers and OPTN to allocate organs to suitable recipients.
Maintain accurate documentation of organ donation and recovery activities.
Perform Surgical Preservation Coordinator duties as needed.
Coordinate imports of organs from external sources.
Communicate with funeral homes and the coroner or medical examiner during the donation process.
Participate in quality assurance, review initiatives, and staff education.
Contribute to special projects and organizational workgroups.