Organ Recovery Coordinator - Night Shift
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Maumee, Lucas County, Ohio, 43537, USA
Listing for:
Life Connection of Ohio
Remote/Work from Home
position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Nursing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 33.07 - 38.91 USD Hourly
USD
33.07
38.91
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Organ Recovery Coordinator I - Night Shift
Job Details
Job Location: Toledo Office - Maumee, OH 43537
Salary Range: $33.07 - $38.91 Hourly
Job Shift: Night Shift
The Organ Recovery Coordinator I evaluates the medical eligibility of potential organ donor referrals and organ imports, facilitates or coordinates organ donation activities including comprehensive medical management of the donor, assists with organizational quality improvement projects, and serves as a clinical resource for Hospital Services and Family Services to maximize donation opportunities.
Key Responsibilities - Essential Duty or Function
Maintains the highest standards of professional conduct and interpersonal relationship development; promoting a positive and collaborative work environment.Responds to initial organ donor referrals and follows up on referred patients when on shift.Completes referral evaluations for the purpose of determining organ and tissue donor suitability based on LCO, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), OPTN/UNOS, Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and recommendations.Demonstrates an understanding of the legal and hospital requirements for death declaration and organ donation.Identifies the patients legal next‑of‑kin in accordance with state and Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (UAGA) statutes.Assess family dynamics, availability of hospital support system, and family needs (e.g., cultural, religious, emotional, informational.)Clinically manages the organ donor per LCO protocols and under direction of the Medical Director or AOC, allocates organ(s) in accordance with LCO and OPTN/UNOS policy, facilitates recovery and preservation of organs in the O.R, and completes all related documentation per standards.Identifies organ‑ and tissue‑specific and behavioral risk factors in accordance with LCO and regulatory guidelines.Knowledgeable of the pathophysiological sequelae of brain death and endeavors to physiologically manage the donor to achieve optimal organ function within the parameters defined by the associated protocols under the guidance of the AOC, Physician Consultants, and Medical Director.Collaborates with hospital staff to evaluate and physiologically manage the donor to achieve optimal organ function.Understands and complies with procedural aspects and requirements of blood, culture and typing specimen collection and labeling.Reviews and documents required information within the donor record, including labs, diagnostics, and procedural records.Coordinates transportation and logistics of organs, blood, tissue typing materials, and recovery teams.Coordinates interdepartmental processes, including post‑recovery communication.Complies with LCO and OPTN/UNOS policies regarding documentation, maintenance, and confidentiality of records.Performs quality control on donor records; assists with quality improvement and Recovery Department projects, and performs other duties as required.Qualifications
Education Requirements: Associate degree in nursing, respiratory therapy, EMT, paramedic medicine or certification as a paramedic, or related biological science (including Transplantation and Donation Sciences). A Bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing, respiratory therapy, or related biological science is preferred.
Experience Requirements: Organ Recovery Coordinator or Hospital ER, ICU, and surgical experience preferred.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Ability to effectively "read" another person and guide your actions by your understanding of their individual needs or values.
- Strong computer and data entry skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet.
- Effective problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, which demonstrate good judgment.
- Sensitivity and high degree of confidentiality required.
Licenses or Certificates:
Preferred but required to obtain within 12 months:
Preferred but required to obtain within 18 months:
Supervision
Reports to the Manager of Recovery Services.
Supervision Exercised
None.
Working Environment
Work environment varies from office to home office environment to clinical practice…
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