Donor Assessment Coordinator

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

📋 Description

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

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

• Stay informed about and comply with OPTN policies.

• Oversee donor assessment from clinical review to communication with surgeons and recipients, culminating in transplantation.

• Work collaboratively with the TransMedics Logistics team.

• Consult with TransMedics Clinical Leadership when necessary.

• Ensure accurate completion of pre- and post-transplant documentation in both Transplant Center EMR and OPTN systems.

• Commit to participating in at least eight 24-hour on-call shifts per month, including holidays and weekends, depending on staffing and business needs.

• Arrange time off in coordination with the manager.

• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and team projects.

• Attend team meetings outside of scheduled call hours as required.

• Execute other assigned responsibilities.

• Function in a high-pressure, 24/7 operational setting.

• 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 capacity.

• Strong clinical expertise in transplantation.

• Comprehensive understanding of human anatomy and physiology.

• Willingness and capability to work in a 24/7 operational environment, including all shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call duties.

• Capability to participate in a minimum of eight 24-hour on-call shifts each month.

• Preference for candidates with five or more years of relevant experience.

• Experience with multiple organ transplant programs or high-volume transplant centers is preferred.

• Advanced understanding of OPTN policies, transplant operations, and organ allocation procedures is preferred.

• Experience in quality or process improvement within a transplant program is preferred.

• Familiarity with transplant logistics and vendor management is preferred.

• Experience in medical compliance and clinical data sharing is preferred.

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

• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal, communication, multitasking, and customer service abilities.

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

• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism under pressure.

• Competence in managing multiple dynamic priorities.

• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods while working at a computer.

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Dental insurance.

• Vision coverage.

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.

• Short Term Disability benefits.

• Long Term Disability benefits.

• 401K Plan.

• Pet insurance.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Bonuses.

• Equity opportunities.

• Paid time off.

• Access to wellness resources.