South Sound - Organ Recovery Coordinator

Job Details

Job Location:

Bellevue HQ - Bellevue, WA 98006

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $91,429.00 - $

The Organ Recovery Coordinator (ORC) position involves the fulfillment of both on‑call responsibilities and office time related to identification, evaluation, management, and coordination of donor activity. This position has three career levels, with increased knowledge required at each level.

All applicants are hired at a Level I or II position. Those with more experience can advance the levels faster while meeting the goals of each level. Applicants with all levels of experience are encouraged to apply.

Experience that translates well into this role:
The Organ Procurement Industry is unique, so we offer a comprehensive orientation program to ensure employees are prepared for all aspects of the job requirements. Generally, we find that people with experience in the following positions or industries can be successful in this position:
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (ICU RN), Emergency Room RN, O.R. RN, Flight Nurse and Paramedic, Code Nurse, Rapid Response team member, Charge RN, House Supervisor, Cardiac Cath Lab, NICU, PICU, SICU, MICU, SDU or PCU, PACU, Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), and Physician Assistant (PA).

• Work a 24 hour on call schedule
• Travel by personal automobile, commercial or chartered aircraft throughout Life Center’s donation service area which includes Alaska, Montana, Northern Idaho, and Washington
• Provide rapid on‑site response
• Coordinate donation process from ICU through OR
• Organ donor management/hemodynamic support
• Ensure effective communication and strong collaboration with donor families, hospital personnel, physicians, related donation agencies, and other Life Center staff.
• Interact with transplant centers to coordinate the match of organ donor to the recipient (organ allocation)
• Provide support to potential donor families

• 2 years experience of acute care experience
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• The ability to meet schedule and travel requirements
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster, or applicable medical or religious exemption will be required as a condition of employment upon offer. For those that need to complete the vaccination series, start dates will be adjusted.

Life Center Northwest offers medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long‑term disability insurance, and travel accident insurance. Employees have the option of enrolling in supplemental or voluntary plans such as life insurance, short‑term disability, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness coverage, and pet insurance. Employees enrolled in our 403(b) program will receive an employer match of up to 7% after one year;

employees are auto‑enrolled at 3% and may change their enrollment at any time. Life Center encourages balance and well‑being, providing access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a quarterly Wellness Reimbursement. Employees enjoy paid holidays throughout the calendar year and earn 119 hours of PTO annually (to start), Health Time Off hours earned 1 hour per 30 worked, paid living donor leave, two weeks paid jury duty leave after 6 months of service, and three weeks of paid parental leave after one year of service is complete.

ORCI: $91,429 – $132,608

ORCII: $94,560 – $141,840

ORCIII: $99,200 – $148,800

This position is eligible for additional compensation to the base pay rate, including Extra Call Pay, Extra Call Worked, Overnight Differential, and Holiday Stipend Pay. Additionally, this position may be eligible for a preceptor bonus.

Life Center Northwest is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.