Transplant Coordinator 1

About the role

Join LifeLink — Join a Life Saving Team! More than four decades ago, a visionary group of innovators, led by renowned nephrologist Dr. Dana Shires, made a life-changing commitment—to save lives through organ and tissue donation. From that bold beginning, LifeLink Foundation was established – founded with heart, purpose, and a mission that still guides us today. At LifeLink, we are united by our mission: To honor donors and save lives through organ and tissue donation. Our vision remains clear: To maximize the gift of life while giving hope to donor families and transplant patients.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate referrals of potential donors and determine the suitability of organs and tissues for transplant.
• Provide medical management of donors, allocate donated organs, oversee logistics of organ recovery, and provide support and follow-up for the family and LifeLink partners.
• Make clinical decisions regarding the medical management of the potential donor to optimize organ function and maximize transplant outcomes.
• Collaborate with hospital staff to optimize organ function and support successful transplantation outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory policies regarding the documentation, maintenance, and confidentiality of donor records.
• Participate in quality assessment performance improvement (QAPI) activities for the Organ Procurement Organization (OPO).
• Support hospital development and public education programs.
• Maintain complete and accurate business and expense records.
• Provide information as appropriate, to recipient centers, UNOS, and donor hospitals regarding donor follow-up.
• Provide donor families with follow-up information and support as needed.
• Participate in weekly OPO meetings, CCR's, coordinator/staff meetings, QA meetings, or others as directed.

Requirements

• Licensed healthcare professional with critical care experience, such as a Registered Nurse (RN), Paramedic, Respiratory Therapist (RT), or other qualified clinician with 1-2 years of ICU, OR, ED, or pre-hospital critical care environment experience or equivalent.
• Advanced technical, organizational, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to perform effectively in a high-stress environment and manage the emotional and physical demands of the role.
• Ability to carry and lift 50 pounds five percent of the time.
• Good driving record and current state driver license.
• Able to drive local/State auto/air travel is required.
• Variable/rotation on-call days/hours including nights/weekends/holidays depending on call schedule and case duration.
• Highly collaborative and able to work in a mission-first environment.

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping others and making a difference.
• Aligned with LifeLink’s core values of Compassion, Excellence, Legacy, People, and Quality.
• Ability to have access to, efficiently use, and maintain EMRs and multiple computer platforms.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in using computer systems and software.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, disability, and life insurance.
• Generous company-paid pension plan for retirement.
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.
• Growth opportunities in a mission-driven, high-impact nonprofit.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Variable/rotation on-call days/hours including nights/weekends/holidays depending on call schedule and case duration.