Transplant Coordinator
About The Position
The Transplant Coordinator evaluates organ and tissue donor referrals for suitability in accordance with LifeNet Health, OPTN/UNOS, AOPO, CDC, and other regulatory guidelines. The role supports timely, efficient organ allocation and maximizes donor utilization through comprehensive donor assessments, including review of medical and social histories, hemodynamic evaluation, and physiological management to optimize organ function. It also requires recognizing brain-death sequelae and identifying risk factors. The coordinator manages the donation process by preserving organs and tissues to national standards, coordinating logistics and communication with transplant centers and hospital teams, supporting next of kin sensitively as they make donation decisions, and completing accurate, timely donor EMR documentation. The position also provides training and mentorship, models advanced clinical practice, guides new staff in competencies, and demonstrates leadership, communication, ethical decision-making, and critical-thinking skills.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of critical care experience in Medical, Surgical Trauma, Thoracic Cardiovascular, Cardiac, Pediatric, or Emergency Room settings.
- At least 2 years of clinical experience as a registered nurse.
- Valid driver's license.
- Active, valid RN license in good standing with the issuing state board of nursing; must be maintained throughout tenure in the position.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate organ and tissue donor referrals for suitability in accordance with LifeNet Health, OPTN/UNOS, AOPO, CDC, and other regulatory guidelines.
- Support timely and efficient organ allocation and maximize donor utilization.
- Conduct comprehensive donor assessments, including reviewing medical and social histories and evaluating hemodynamic status.
- Manage donor physiology to optimize organ function, recognize brain-death sequelae, and identify risk factors.
- Manage the donation process and preserve organs and tissues to national standards.
- Coordinate donation logistics and communication with transplant centers and hospital teams.
- Support next of kin sensitively during donation decisions.
- Complete accurate and timely donor EMR documentation.
- Model advanced clinical practice, train and mentor staff, and guide new staff in competencies.
- Demonstrate leadership, communication, ethical decision-making, and critical-thinking skills.
Benefits
- Best-in-class benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
