Donor Procurement Coordinator

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

📋 Description

• Oversee all activities associated with receiving organ offers for transplantation.

• Assess organ offers to determine their suitability.

• Manage the procurement of organs and the setup for transplants.

• Adhere to OPTN/UNOS guidelines for post-transplant documentation involving donor and transplant activities.

• Act as the liaison for potential transplant offers from local, regional, and national organ procurement organizations.

• Organize and dispatch teams for procurement, ensuring they reach donor sites within specified timeframes.

• Coordinate the transportation of organs via air or ground.

• Serve as a knowledgeable resource for organ recovery and preservation.

• Assist in the training of caregivers involved in organ preservation.

• Provide orientation to new residents and fellows regarding renal procurement, renal allocation, and regulatory requirements.

• Create and deliver professional education programs as necessary.

• Collect, analyze, and report data related to potential donors and accepted transplant organs.

• Participate in selection committee meetings.

• Abstract and input data into the transplant database.

⛳️ Requirements

• Applicants must reside in Northeast Ohio.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a science-related discipline OR a degree/diploma from an accredited Nursing School, Respiratory Therapy Program, or Paramedic Program.

• A minimum of one year of experience as an organ procurement coordinator OR clinical experience in critical care or organ procurement/transplantation.

• Maintain valid licenses and necessary certificates: Registered Nurse, Respiratory Therapist, or Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic.

• Must be available 24 hours a day when assigned.

• Compliance with controlled-substance testing is required after a job offer.

• Adherence to the annual influenza prevention program, including vaccination or an approved exemption, is mandatory.

• Preferred: Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC) from the American Board for Transplant Certification (ABTC).

• Preferred: Previous experience in transplantation or organ procurement.

• Preferred: Relevant healthcare experience, as well as knowledge of UNOS/UNET.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity employer.

• Drug-free work environment.

• Annual influenza vaccination or approved exemption program.

• Personal protective equipment provided as necessary.