Seattle - Organ Donation Coordinator

About the role

The Organ Donation Coordinator (ODC) supports the mission, goals, and strategic plan of LifeCenter Northwest by evaluating organ donor referrals, conducting medical evaluations on potential organ donors, and developing a plan with the healthcare team to maintain the option of donation. The ODC supports the Organ Recovery Coordinators with organ donor cases, facilitating the donation after circulatory arrest (DCD) process, communicating and documenting conversations with the Medical Examiner or Coroner, and conducting the Uniform Donor Risk Assessment Interview (UDRAI) with potential donor families. The ODC also supports in the operating room by performing organ perfusion and packaging and labeling of recovered organs.

Responsibilities

• Response to ventilated referrals
• Organ donor suitability
• Family Interactions and authorization/disclosure
• Uniform Donor Risk Assessment Interview (UDRAI)
• Clinical and regulatory requirements and documentation
• ME/Coroner Contact
• Blood and Ancillary Test Collection
• Organ Preservation and Packaging
• Donation After Circulatory Death (DCD) Case Support
• Interdepartmental Collaboration

Requirements

• Advanced EMT, Paramedic, Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapy with BLS and ACLS certifications, or similar background/certifications and/or OPO experience
• 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

Qualifications

• Education and experience as outlined above

Skills

• Compliance with LifeCenter Northwest standard operating procedures (SOPs), CMS regulations, UNOS policy, and AOPO standards

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, and travel accident insurance
• Supplemental or voluntary plans: life insurance, short-term disability, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness coverage, and pet insurance
• 403(b) program with employer match of up to 7% after one year
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Paid holidays, PTO, Health Time Off, paid living donor leave, paid jury duty leave, and paid parental leave

Pay

The pay range for this role is $75,918 - $110,112 for ODC I and $83,918 - $121,715 for ODC II. Where a candidate’s compensation falls within this range is based on several bona fide factors such as experience, tenure, and other specialized knowledge. Additional compensation may include Extra Call Pay, Extra Call Worked, Overnight Differential, and Holiday Stipend Pay, as well as a preceptor bonus.