Organ Donation Coordinator I

About the role

DonorConnect is seeking a full-time Organ Donation Coordinator for a fast-paced environment where you will make a daily impact by sharing the gift of life through organ donation and transplantation. This role is ideal for individuals with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of the critical care environment.

DonorConnect is a federally designated nonprofit community service organization dedicated to the recovery of organs and tissues for life-saving transplants. Our employees help save and heal lives.

Responsibilities

• Complete on-call functions and respond to referrals
• Adhere to regulatory requirements and complete documentation
• Meet donor family needs and manage donor care
• Handle allocation, recovery, preservation, packaging, and transportation of organs for research and transplant
• Perform case follow-up tasks, referral and case documentation
• Complete personal expense reports and other administrative tasks
• Gain proficiency through experience and self-directed learning
• Embody DonorConnect’s I CARE+ values (integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and expertise) in and out of the critical care unit

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred, and/or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
• Licensed Registered Nurse or minimum of 5 years prior experience as a clinical donation coordinator at an OPO
• Completion of NATCO introductory course within one year of hire
• Successful completion of CPTC after one year and before two years of hire
• Minimum of one year of experience as a critical care nurse and/or a minimum of 5 years prior experience as a clinical donation coordinator at an OPO
• Knowledge of the organ and tissue transplant fields
• Understanding of the critical care environment
• Ability to manage a brain-dead donor through independent critical thinking, problem-solving, priority setting, and resourcefulness
• Excellent public relations and interpersonal abilities
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to work well with all levels of personnel in hospital settings and within differing institutional guidelines
• Willingness to train and assist others
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to move up to 70 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to stoop, squat, or bend frequently
• Exposure to patient elements, including communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and other common hazards of a clinical setting
• Ability to reason logically, make sound decisions, and consider alternative perspectives
• Must pass a comprehensive background check and drug screen