Organ Recovery Coordinator (Organ Team) - LifeShare Carolinas - FT Variable

American Addiction Centers•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Organ Recovery Coordinator at LifeShare Carolinas, part of Advocate Health, is responsible for directing the clinical evaluation and management of potential organ donors. This role involves close collaboration with the LifeShare team, hospital staff, physicians, and surgeons, applying critical care principles such as hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator management. The coordinator must interact with grieving families and staff with compassion, make appropriate decisions regarding case complexity, and escalate issues when necessary. Adherence to policies from various regulatory and accreditation bodies, including LifeShare, Advocate Health, DSA Hospitals, AOPO, CMS, and UNOS, is essential. The position also involves active participation in quality assurance and performance improvement, following the direction of the Administrator on Call and/or Medical Director. Additionally, the coordinator will conduct rounding and in-services in Donor Services Area (DSA) hospitals to identify potential donors and raise awareness. Advocate Health is a large nonprofit, integrated health system focused on clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience, and value-based care, serving nearly 6 million patients across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations.

Requirements

RN with current license, or 3 years' experience as a Paramedic, or 3 years' experience in an Organ Procurement Organization with experience in organ recovery, preservation, or tissue recovery required.

Nice To Haves

ABTC Certification as a CPTC preferred.

Responsibilities

Follows policies of LifeShare, Advocate Health, Donor Services Area (DSA) Hospitals, Association for Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO), Centers for Medicaid Services (CMS), and United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), and all other regulatory or accreditation bodies utilized in the organ donation industry.
Works collaboratively with LifeShare team, hospital staff, physicians, and surgeons to direct the clinical evaluation and management of potential organ donors.
Provides input and assists in the referral/ donor and organ recovery processes using knowledge of critical care principles such as hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and administration of critical care medicines.
Interacts appropriately and shows compassion to grieving families and staff.
Makes appropriate decisions regarding complexity of the case and escalates to a higher level if necessary.
Actively participates in quality assurance and performance improvement.
Follows the direction of the Administrator on Call (AOC) and / or Medical Director to ensure the donor is managed appropriately and responsibilities of organ donation are completed.
Conduct rounding and in-services in DSA hospitals to identify potential donors and heighten awareness as scheduled by Hospital Development of LifeShare Administration.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more.
Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Paid Time Off programs.
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.