Donor Assessment Coordinator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Evaluate organ offers from the OPTN contractor in accordance with Transplant Center protocols and workflows.

• Engage with Transplant Center teams, OPO staff, recipients, operating room teams, and internal TransMedics personnel.

• Stay informed about and comply with OPTN policies.

• Oversee donor assessment from clinical review through communication with surgeons and recipients to the transplantation process.

• Collaborate with the TransMedics Logistics team.

• Consult with TransMedics Clinical Leadership when necessary.

• Accurately complete pre- and post-transplant documentation in the Transplant Center EMR and OPTN systems.

• Participate in a minimum of eight 24-hour on-call shifts each month, including weekends and holidays.

• Coordinate time off with prior notice in alignment with management.

• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and team projects.

• Attend team meetings outside of scheduled on-call hours as needed.

• Carry out other assigned duties and responsibilities.

• Operate effectively in a high-pressure environment while managing time and maintaining focus.

• This position does not have any direct reports.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, Health Science, Biological Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• At least three years of experience as a Transplant Coordinator, Organ Procurement Coordinator, or in a similar role with a strong clinical background in transplantation and comprehensive knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.

• Preferred: Five or more years of experience as a Transplant Coordinator, Organ Procurement Coordinator, or in a similar transplant-related clinical role.

• Preferred: Experience working with multiple organ transplant programs or high-volume transplant centers.

• Preferred: Advanced knowledge of OPTN policies, transplant operations, and organ allocation processes.

• Preferred: Experience in participating in quality improvement initiatives or process enhancements within a transplant program.

• Ability to work effectively with all members of interdisciplinary transplant teams.

• Working understanding of transplant logistics and vendor management.

• Highly detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the capability to collaborate effectively and establish relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.

• Confidence and ability to make independent decisions regarding donor medical management, logistical arrangements, and organ allocation.

• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple dynamic priorities.

• Strong problem-solving abilities.

• Experience with medical compliance and clinical data sharing.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and electronic medical record systems.

• Ability to operate within a 24x7 operational environment, including all shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage.

• Participate in at least eight 24-hour on-call shifts monthly.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical coverage with a Health Reimbursement Account through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MA.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.

• Short Term Disability coverage.

• Long Term Disability coverage.

• 401K Plan.

• Pet insurance.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Bonuses.

• Equity opportunities.

• Paid time off.

• Wellness resources.

• Comprehensive benefits package.