What are the responsibilities and job description for the Organ Donation Coordinator position at DonorConnect?
Organ Donation Coordinator
DonorConnect is seeking a full-time Organ Donation Coordinator. This position will be great for someone whose interested in a fast-paced working environment, who will make a difference every day by sharing the gift of life through organ donation and transplantation. If you have strong communication skills, are attentive to detail, and have knowledge of the critical care environment, apply now!
DonorConnect is a federally designated nonprofit community service organization dedicated to the recovery of organs and tissues to be used for life-saving transplants. Our employees help save and heal lives!
As an Organ Donation Coordinator (ODC), you will be responsible for all aspects of organ recovery. These duties include completing on-call functions and being responsible for the allocation, recovery, preservation, packaging, and transportation of organs for research and transplant. You will also respond to referrals, adhere to regulatory requirements, and complete documentation. The ODC is responsible for meeting donor family needs and donor management. Additionally, you will complete case follow-up tasks, referral and case documentation, personal expense reports, and other administrative tasks as necessary.
We at DonorConnect expect our employees to embody our I CARE values of integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, expertise, and commit to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Training/Education/Certification:
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred, and/or an equivalent combination
of education and relevant work experience - Must be a licensed Registered Nurse or have a minimum of 5 years prior experience
working 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
Experience Required:
- 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/Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of the organ and tissue transplant fields
- Understanding of the critical care environment
- Knowledge of computer hardware and software
- Able to manage a brain-dead donor through independent critical thinking and problem
solving, priority setting, and resourcefulness - Excellent public relations and interpersonal abilities
- Solid oral and written communication skills
- Attentive to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
- Able to work well with all levels of personnel in hospital settings, and within the differing
guidelines of each institution - Willingness to train and assist others
- Exposure to patient elements including communicable disease, bloodborne pathogens,
and other common hazards of a clinical setting - Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse
perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
DonorConnect is a PROUD Equal Opportunity Employer who Values Diversity in Both Experience and Background!
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screen.
Salary : $71,005 - $88,728