Transplant Coordinator - IRP

The Ohio State University

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Transplant Coordinator - IRP is responsible for coordinating all potential transplant patient evaluations, including the preliminary review of medical/surgical history and pre-op studies. This role also manages care needs, provides education, and ensures continued follow-up during the post-transplant period. The coordinator will assist surgeons and pulmonologists with pre- and post-transplant evaluations, acting as a liaison between transplant surgeons, pulmonologists, consulting services, pulmonary rehab facilities, dietetics, social services, behavioral medicine, and insurance company representatives/case managers. Additionally, the position involves developing and presenting educational programs for patients and staff, assisting with the coordination and submission of annual statistics to national organizations and regulatory agencies, and providing on-call support for the lung transplant program on a rotating basis.

Requirements

• Graduate from an approved school of nursing.
• Current Ohio licensure.
• Prior medical/surgical experience required.
• Current Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) certification or ability to successfully obtain certification within 1 year of hire.
• Flexible, sensitive and adaptable to transplant activities.

Nice To Haves

• Intensive care experience, pulmonary, or transplant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all potential transplant patient evaluations.
• Responsible for the preliminary review of the medical/surgical history and pre-op studies.
• Coordinates care needs, provides education, and continued follow-up during the post-transplant period.
• Coordinates and assists the surgeons and pulmonologists with pre-transplant and post-transplant evaluations.
• Serves as liaison for transplant surgeons, pulmonologists, consulting services, pulmonary rehab facilities, dietetics, social services, behavioral medicine and insurance company representatives/case managers.
• Develops and presents educational programs for patients and medical and nursing staff in the Central Ohio and referral areas.
• Assists with coordination and submission of annual statistics to national organizations, government and regulatory agencies.
• Provides on-call support for the lung transplant program on a rotating basis with other coordinator staff.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees