Organ Utilization Coordinator

Donor Connect is looking for a full-time Organ Utilization Coordinator to support our organ transplant and research efforts. If you have knowledge of the organ and tissue transplant field, are interested in assisting with research, and have a strong mind for logistical coordination, apply now!

Donor Connect is a federally designated nonprofit community service organization dedicated to the recovery of organs and tissues to be used for life-saving transplants. Our employees help save and heal lives!

The Organ Utilization Coordinator (OUC) is primarily responsible for the allocation of organs for transplant and research as well as the coordination of organ recovery and delivery arrangements. You will coordinate renal, pancreas, and research organ allocations according to established policies. Additionally, the OUC will act as the primary coordinator for all case-related communication and reporting to the renal and pancreas transplant programs.

You will work with the Surgical Services Department to coordinate logistical aspects of renal machine perfusion and assist with delivery arrangements for donor specimens, research tissue, and organs. The OUC will play a vital role in the coordination of Donor Connect's GPS tracking program. You will inform transplant centers of GPS trackers attached to accepted organs, monitor the tracking of each organ, and assist with the return of each GPS tracker.

Finally, you will support the Organ Utilization Manager in developing and implementing research protocols, assist with data gathering, and support quality assurance activities.

At Donor Connect, we expect your behavior will be consistent with our I CARE + values - integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect and expertise.

• Bachelor's degree preferred, and/or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse, Respiratory Therapist, Paramedic/EMT, or have prior experience working as a clinical coordinator at an OPO
• CPTC, CCTC, or CCTN certification preferred

• Minimum 2 years of healthcare experience, OPO experience preferred with relevant outside work experience considered
• Prior experience and current knowledge of medical/surgical critical care, trauma care

• Knowledge of the organ and tissue transplant fields preferred
• Understanding of the critical care environment
• Knowledge of research protocol review and implementation
• Knowledge of OPTN policies
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software. Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Proficiency in Power BI and prior experience with UNET and iTransplant
• Able to work independently
• Strong Emotional Intelligence
• Excellent public relations and interpersonal abilities
• Solid oral and written communication skills
• Attentive to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
• Able to work well with all levels of personnel in hospital settings
• Willingness to train and assist others
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to move up to 10 pounds at times with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Donor Connect is a PROUD Equal Opportunity Employer who Values Diversity in Both Experience and Background!

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screen.

Salary: $34.82 - $43.51 per hour