Harborview Medical Center - Organ Donation Coordinator

Description and Qualifications

The listed job location of Bellevue, WA reflects the location of our headquarters. The primary working location for this role will be Seattle, WA.

Responsibilities

• Supports the mission, goals, and strategic plan of LifeCenter Northwest by evaluating organ donor referrals, conducting medical evaluation on potential organ donors, and developing a plan with the healthcare team to maintain the option of donation.
• Supports the Organ Recovery Coordinators with organ donor cases, with oversight facilitates donation after circulatory arrest donation (DCD) process, communicates and documents Medical Examiner or Coroner conversations and release for donation.
• Works closely with the Donation and Family Advocates (DFA) and ORC with compassionate family conversations and conducts Uniform Donor Risk Assessment Interview (UDRAI) with potential donor families.
• Sets up and operates in the operating room by performing organ perfusion and packaging and labeling of recovered organs.
• Responds to ventilated referrals
  Determines organ donor suitability
  Engages with families for interactions and authorizations/disclosures
  Conducts Uniform Donor Risk Assessment Interview (UDRAI)
  Complies with clinical and regulatory requirements and documentation
  Contacts Medical Examiner or Coroner
  Collects blood and ancillary tests
  Preserves and packages organs
  Supports DCD case support
  Collaborates interdepartmentally

Education, Experience & Job Requirements

• Advanced EMT, Paramedic, Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapy with BLS and ACLS certifications, or similar background/certifications and/or OPO experience.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and access to an insured automobile or the ability to arrive and depart from work- and work-related functions at expected times.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or applicable medical or religious exemption will be required as a condition of employment upon offer.

Benefits and Compensation

• LifeCenter Northwest offers medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, and travel accident insurance.
• Employees have the option of enrolling in the following supplemental or voluntary plans: life insurance, short-term disability, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness coverage and pet insurance.
• Employees enrolled in our 403(b) program will receive an employer match of up to 7% after one year, employees are auto enrolled at 3% and may change their enrollment at any time.
• LifeCenter encourages all employees to find balance and well-being and provides all employees access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and provides a quarterly Wellness Reimbursement.
• Employees enjoy paid holidays throughout the calendar year and earn 119 hours of PTO annually (to start) as well as Health Time Off hours that is earned 1 hour per 30 worked, paid living donor leave, two weeks paid jury duty leave after 6 months of service, and three weeks of paid parental leave after one year of service is complete.

PAY RANGE

• ODC I: $75,918 - $110,112
  ODC II: $83,918 - $121,715

Benefits and Compensation

• This position is eligible for additional compensation to the base pay rate, in the form of Extra Call Pay, Extra Call Worked, Overnight Differential, and Holiday Stipend Pay.
• This position may be eligible for a preceptor bonus.

Behavioral Requirements

• The employee in this position must uphold the core values of LifeCenter; these include: Integrity: We are trustworthy, reliable, respectful, and accountable.
  Collaboration: We work in partnership with others, seeking to understand and be understood, and finding common ground and shared goals to build upon together.
  Courage: We take personal responsibility and face challenges head-on.
  Service: Through professionalism and dedication, we honor our commitment to serve others and our obligation to be good stewards of the gift of life.