What are the responsibilities and job description for the Donor Procurement Coordinator - On Call Transplant Services position at Fairview Health Services?
Curious about the organ transplant process?
We at Fairview Health Services are seeking a Donor Procurement Coordinator to join the Transplant Services Department to be based on the University of Minnesota - East Bank Campus! This is a casual position. Casual positions are as needed, meaning this role will not have any regularly scheduled shifts.
As one of the nation’s largest transplant centers, M Health Fairview transplant program continues to deliver outstanding expertise and innovative technologies performing over 350 transplants annually. Our transplant team is internationally known we are proud to say that this team is by far the best in the business. We performed the world's first deceased donor pancreas transplant in 1966. This role offers 12-24hr rotating shifts and is 100% remote!
Responsibilities
We have our On Call Donor Procurement Coordinators assume 24/7 on-call coverage for Solid Organ Transplant deceased donor organ offers. This team coordinates all activities related to the evaluation for suitability of organ offers for heart, lung, kidney, liver, & pancreas deceased donor. Partners directly with attending surgeon on acceptance of offers, & works with Organ Procurement Organizations & interdisciplinary team members to facilitate transplant for lung, heart, kidney, liver & pancreas recipients.
Job Expectations:
- Provides alternating coverage (as needed) for organ procurement coordination, facilitating deceased donor offer acceptance & required regulatory requirements for organ transplantation.
- Collaborate with transplant physicians, surgeons, & multi-disciplinary team to provide after-hours waitlist management
- Guide the patient throughout deceased donor transplant acceptance process. Provides ongoing education about the process & continuum of care, taking the primary role in addressing patients about status on the list, rule outs, & acceptance or refusal criteria for transplantation.
- Coordinates necessary diagnostic work up, follow up, & communication for evaluation of candidacy for transplant.
- Acquires, analyses & reports pertinent data regarding potential donors & accepted organs for transplant & shares at organ specific PEAK meetings
Qualifications
Required
- Degree/diploma from accredited nursing school, paramedic certificate, graduate of accredited (CoARC or JRCRTE) or degree in Human Donation Science
- 3 years of nursing, paramedic, organ procurement coordinator or respiratory therapist experience
Preferred
- Prior experience in organ procurement and/or transplantation
- CPTC or ABTC transplant professional certification
- RN license, paramedic certificate, MN Board of Medical Practice as a respiratory therapist
Those who excel in this role:
The connect with all whom they encounter in an encouraging manner. They ensure a safe, secure, and encouraging environment. They are able to individualize all interactions to meet the needs of the client. They actively seek ways to improve the atmosphere they are in, and continually trying to find new ways to make our systems more innovative.
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
