Organ Recovery Coordinator

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General Summary:

Under the general direction of the Clinical Manager - Organ Recovery, while utilizing established parameters and healthcare knowledge and expertise, coordinates all aspects of organ and tissue donation for transplant and research.

Assesses and evaluates potential organ and tissue donors working collaboratively with the Donor Services Center staff and the Family Service Coordinators, communicates with donor families, directs clinical management of the organ donor, and coordinates the organ and tissue recovery process with medical teams to surgically recovery and transport organs and tissues. The Organ Recovery Coordinator also provides informational and educational in-services to professional and public audiences.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Maintains an on-call schedule of 48 hours per week, which can be worked in 8, 16, or 24 hour shifts. Additional shifts will be required if the department is short-staffed. Additionally, ORCs are required to spend additional time in the LLF office outside of their call shifts for various follow-up activities.

2. Evaluates medical suitability of potential organ and/or tissue donors, utilizing information from medical records, history and physical examination, and current health status.

3. Collaborates with the host hospital’s medical staff to direct the clinical management of potential organ and/or tissue donors.

4. Requests and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests needed for evaluation of suitability and clinical management of potential organ and/or tissue donors.

5. Works closely with the Family Services Coordinators in offering potential donor families the option of donation in an appropriate and sensitive manner. May obtain informed consent in accordance with Maryland Law and established organizational policies.

6. Conducts all aspects of the donation process in compliance with established federal and state laws, AOPO and AATB standards, UNOS and FDA guidelines, CDC recommendations, AORN guidelines for aseptic technique and LLF policies.

7. Collaborates with the Donor Services Center staff to facilitate all aspects of the organ/tissue donation process, to include communications regarding organ/tissue suitability, coordination of transportation and other logistics for local and outside recovery programs, and planning for operative phase of recovery.

8. Coordinates with Tissue Recovery team to facilitate all aspects of the organ/tissue recovery process, including all documentation requirements, Medical Examiner clearance, and coordination of the recovery site.

9. In conjunction with the Donor Services Center staff, coordinates and participates in all aspects of long-distance organ donor recoveries.

10. Works in partnership with other LLF team members to design and deliver programs for professional and public audiences to educate foster awareness and support the goals and mission of the company.

11. Participates in research studies which enhance or improve the donation process.

12. Trains new ORC staff to perform all functions of the role. Meets all documentation requirements in the role of the preceptor in conjunction with Human Resources.

13. Assists the Communications and Family Services departments with donor follow-up activities.

14. Attends all scheduled clinical meeting days and mandatory training sessions.

15. Maintains compliance with documentation, Standard Operating Procedures and Traincaster.

16. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

1. RN certification or college degree in health care related field preferred. Associates Degree in Respiratory Sciences or Paramedic Certification may be considered in lieu of RN certification.

2. At least two years of emergency or critical care experience or clinically-equivalent experience.

3. Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and be insurable under The LLF’s master policy.

4. Plan for achievement and maintenance of professional certification status as a Procurement/Transplant Coordinator within 2 years of employment at The LLF.

5. Ability to interact, separately or in collaboration with the Family Services Coordinator, with families in crisis in a supportive, empathetic manner taking into consideration actual or potential cultural differences.

6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to provide information to healthcare personnel, donor families, recipients, and the general public.

7. Ability to use a personal computer for data entry and retrieval of information.

8. Excellent organization and time management skills; ability to function independently and collaboratively; good problem-solving and creative thinking skills and well-developed personal stress management skills.

9. Ability to utilize proper body mechanics to independently lift heavy objects (i.e., ice chests weighing in excess of 40 pounds or manually moving bodies to and from OR tables).

10. Ability to function for extended hours (25-hours plus) and the ability to work and/or take call seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

Working Conditions:

1. Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents, with little likelihood of harm if established health precautions are followed.

2. Occasional need to transfer organs, blood specimens, and/or tissue samples from locations.

3. Extended hours and travel to evaluate manage and recover organs/tissues from a local donor and/or to recover an imported organ in a timely manner.

4. Travel requiring use of air transportation, emergency ground vehicles, ground limousine service, and/or driving a personal or company vehicle.

5. Frequent and prolonged use of CRT screen, which may produce visual fatigue.

6. Physically-demanding lifting, pushing and pulling of supplies, equipment, and carts with little likelihood for injury if proper body mechanics and procedures are followed.

7. This position is a Level 1 – High Level Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens and TB. Employees are in a hospital setting and have direct contact with donors or donor organs and tissues through donor management, recovery and processing.

Benefits and Perks:

• Paid personal and sick time
• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision 401(k)
• Free onsite gym
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance, STD, LTD
• Health and wellness incentives (sponsored fitness activities and classes)
• Onsite dry-cleaning services
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Fully equipped kitchens
• Casual attire
• Frequent team building and employee engagement activities

The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements of the job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.