Organ Placement Coordinator

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

📋 Description

• Direct resources to effectively place organs for transplantation and research while enhancing donor outcomes.

• Engage in call rotation and liaise with LifeLink transplant coordinators and administrators on duty.

• Manage organ and tissue placement with transplant centers, authorized research partners, procurement agencies, and OPOs.

• Utilize UNet to match donor organs with appropriate recipients, convey donor information and offers, and coordinate acceptances.

• Oversee national kidney allocation with UNOS and coordinate logistics between procurement agencies and transplant centers.

• Create medical and social history narratives for DonorNet and aid with donor assessment.

• Ensure Critical Elements are fulfilled and charts are thoroughly reviewed.

• Act as a liaison among transplant centers, surgical teams, OPOs, and LifeLink of Puerto Rico; support allocation and organ recovery efforts.

• Adjust logistics to accommodate geographic challenges, time zones, transplant center requirements, and OPO needs.

• Obtain and communicate preliminary and final culture results.

• Preserve chain of custody and organize the transport of organs and specimens.

• Document the final disposition and outcomes of organs.

• Remotely observe pulsatile kidney perfusion and relay information to transplant centers and/or UNOS.

• Conduct placement coordination, documentation, and follow-up during call shifts.

• Join weekly organ placement review calls and meetings.

• Build relationships with hospitals, transplant centers, and surgical teams.

• Engage in hospital development initiatives and coordinate schedules accordingly.

• Partake in directed research studies.

• Ensure accurate documentation, follow-up, and quality assurance within set deadlines.

• Contribute to QAPI activities.

• Assist in training new coordinators and special projects as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• RN and/or experience in a healthcare-related field preferred.

• An Associate degree or higher is required.

• A Bachelor's degree or higher is also acceptable as an alternative.

• Capability to manage multiple priorities efficiently and meet deadlines.

• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to perform effectively in a high-pressure environment and handle emotional and physical demands.

• Capacity to manage responsibilities and sustain performance during 24-hour call shifts.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with assistance.

• Availability via cell phone 24/7 as scheduled and for urgent non-call situations.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Advanced written, presentation, and interpersonal abilities.

• Proficient multitasking skills.

• Minimal local travel required.

• Willingness to participate in continuing education to maintain certifications and licensure.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Continuing education courses and seminars necessary for obtaining CEUs to maintain certifications and licensure.

• Staff meetings, workshops, and external forums aimed at enhancing knowledge and skills.

• Supportive and team-oriented work environment.