Organ Donation Coordinator - St George

Organ Donation Coordinator - St George

DonorConnect is seeking a full-time Organ Donation Coordinator. This position would be great for those interested in a fast-paced working environment where you will make a difference every day by sharing the gift of life through organ donation and transplantation. If you have strong communication skills, are attentive to detail, and have knowledge of the critical care environment, apply now!

DonorConnect 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!

As a Organ Donation Coordinator (ODC), you will be responsible for all aspects of organ recovery. These duties include completing on-call functions and being responsible for coordinating the allocation, recovery, preservation, packaging, and transportation of organs for research and transplant. The ODC will also respond to referrals, adhere to regulatory requirements, and complete documentation. Additionally, The ODC will develop an approach plan and lead conversations with families to obtain authorization, medical/social histories, and provide emotional support. Finally, the ODC will assist in establishing and maintaining effective communication and collaboration between DonorConnect and assigned hospital leaders. This includes development/educational functions within assigned hospitals, leading and participating in Donor Council activities, and working with hospital staff to provide support, answer questions, and sensitively promote the mission of DonorConnect.

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

• As part of our commitment to provide a healthy and safe work environment, DonorConnect has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement*

Training/Education/Certification:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred, and/or an equivalent combination

of education and relevant work experience

• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse or have a minimum of 5 years prior experience

working as a clinical donation coordinator at an OPO

• Completion of NATCO introductory course within one year of hire

• Successful completion of CPTC after one year and before two years of hire

Experience Required:

• Minimum of one year of experience as a critical care nurse and/or a minimum of 5 years

prior experience as a clinical donation coordinator at an OPO

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of the organ and tissue transplant fields

• Understanding of the critical care environment

• Knowledge of computer hardware and software

• Able to manage a brain-dead donor through independent critical thinking and problem

solving, priority setting, and resourcefulness

• 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, and within the differing

guidelines of each institution

• Willingness to train and assist others

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time

• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation

• Ability to stoop, squat, or bend frequently

• Exposure to patient elements including communicable disease, bloodborne pathogens,

and other common hazards of a clinical setting

• Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse

perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

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

• Reasonable accommodation (valid religious or medical exemptions) may be made by contacting our P&C department.