Organ Recovery Coordinator I - Night Shift

JOB SUMMARY

The Organ Recovery Coordinator I evaluates the medical eligibility of potential organ donor referrals and organ imports. Is responsible for the authorization process and family support. 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 development to maximize donation opportunities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duty or Function

1. Maintains the highest standards of professional conduct and interpersonal relationship development; promoting a positive and collaborative work environment.

2. Responds to initial organ donor referrals and follows up on referred patients when on shift.

3. 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.

4. Demonstrates an understanding of the legal and hospital requirements for death declaration and organ donation.

5. Identifies the patients legal next-of-kin in accordance with state and Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (UAGA) statutes.

6. Assesses family dynamics, availability of hospital support system, and family needs (e.g., cultural, religious, emotional, informational.)

7. 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

8. Identifies organ- and tissue-specific and behavioral risk factors in accordance with LCO and regulatory guidelines.

9. Knowledgeable of the pathophysiological sequalae 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.

10. Collaborates with hospital staff to evaluate and physiologically manage the donor to achieve optimal organ function.

11. Understands and complies with procedural aspects and requirements of blood, culture and typing specimen collection and labeling.

12. Reviews and documents required information within the donor record, including labs, diagnostics, and procedural records.

13. Coordinates transportation and logistics of organs, blood, tissue typing materials, and recovery teams

14. Coordinates interdepartmental processes, including post-recovery communication.

15. Complies with LCO and OPTN/UNOS policies regarding documentation, maintenance, and confidentiality of records.

16. Performs quality control on donor records; assists with quality improvement and Recovery Department projects, and performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education

Associate degree in nursing, respiratory therapy, paramedic medicine, 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

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

BLS, ACLS, & PALS

SUPERVISION

Reports to the Manager of Recovery Services

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working Environment

Job is performed in a clean, temperature-controlled, indoor environment with little exposure to fumes, dust, loud noise, etc. Exposure to some high risk elements defined under CDC and OSHA guidelines.

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations will be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.

Physical Demands

Incumbent is required to stand, walk, push, pull, sit, twist, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.

Requires manual dexterity for use of hands and wrists.

Visual Demands

Incumbent is required to view computer screen for extended periods of time; must be able to discern colors. Requires normal near and far vision, corrected.

Hearing Demands

Incumbent receives information through oral communication and communicates via telephone.

Speaking Demands

Incumbent exchanges ideas by means of the spoken word; must convey detailed, spoken instruction to others accurately and quickly.

Mental Demands

Incumbent will have pressure to meet deadlines, read and comprehend at a level necessary to perform essential job functions, work harmoniously and effectively as part of a team, and sometimes overcome obstacles to perform satisfactorily

Travel Demands

Typically required to travel by personal vehicle, LCO vehicle, rental car, light charter aircraft, or commercial aircraft in order to meet all of the essential functions.

Incumbent must maintain a current Ohio driver’s license and a safe driving record in accordance with current insurance provider or be able to independently travel within LCO’s service area.