Organ Recovery Coordinator Level IV - Requires Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC)

Description

Are you looking for an exciting new career opportunity to use your knowledge and skill in a way that saves and enhances lives? The Indiana Donor Network is now hiring for an Organ Recovery Coordinator, Level IV.

Over the last 30 years our mission has never wavered: saving and enhancing the quality of life through organ, tissue and eye donation and transplantation. At Indiana Donor Network, you’ll be part of something that matters. A mission that turns tragedies into hope and gives thousands a second chance to live their lives fully.

As the Organ Recovery Coordinator Level IV, you will be responsible for facilitating the organ recovery process according to UNOS, OPTN, AOPO, CLIA, and Indiana Donor Network guidelines, policies and regulations.  This role expectation is to drive positive culture, provide excellence in training/education as well as professional representation in donor hospital and transplant center meetings.

Key responsibilities include:

• Facilitates the In-House Donor Process through donor management, diagnostics assessments and recovery of adult patients.
• Performs Head of Bed Duties in In-House Recovery Suite
• Facilitates the donation process through donor management, organ allocation, and organ recovery of adult and pediatric patients.
• Participates in new employee orientation and continuing education programs.
• Provides ongoing professional and public education.
• Chart completion and documentation.
• Case Preparation.

Qualifications

Education and / or Experience:

Candidate must meet one of the following minimum prerequisites:

• Registered Nurse with critical care experience
• Certified Paramedic with critical care experience
• Registered Respiratory Therapist with critical care experience
• Completion of an advanced degree in Human Donation Sciences
• An equivalent amount of OPO experience in a clinical setting and a High School Diploma with additional post-secondary allied health training

Must be Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC) with current ABTC certification. Must have current ACLS, BLS and PALS certifications.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• • General understanding of disease processes and how they affect organ function.
  • Ability to conduct thorough physical and neurological assessments.
  • Extensive knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
  • Ability to interpret lab values, chest x-rays and CT results to

recognize abnormalities and to appropriately treat abnormal values.

• • Knowledge of and ability to manage fluid and electrolyte balance.
  • Knowledge of and ability to manage mechanical ventilation.
  • Knowledge of hemodynamic monitoring.
  • Ability to interpret infectious disease and histocompatibility test results.
  • Ability to read and follow checklists, procedures and provide direction to other staff.
  • Ability to effectively communicate and interact with nurses, physicians, hospital/transplant professionals, and Indiana Donor Network employees.
  • Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Knowledge of operating room etiquette and sterile technique.
  • Ability to make sound decisions and to identify what situations require escalation to higher levels; ability to use resources effectively.
  • Working knowledge of office equipment, including but not limited to personal computer, Microsoft Office products, data entry, fax machines, calculator, photocopier, mobile phone or PDA.
  • Skill in charting, including ability to accurately enter data into an online system.
  • Ability to participate actively with Hospital Services in post case follow up.
  • Ability to serve 24 hour on-call shifts as assigned.
  • Ability to work periods of up to, but not limited to, 24 hours straight with little or no sleep.
  • Ability to arrive to the office or designated work location within one hour of receiving notification via pager or mobile device.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Attention to organization and detail.
  • Creative problem solving.
  • Ability to represent the organization in a professional manner at all times.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to manage donor during in-house recovery to include blood pressure management, medication therapy, ventilator therapy for lung deflation for opening of chest and inspiratory holds for the thoracic recovery.

Indiana Donor Network is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, religion, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, ancestry or sexual preference. Employment is subject to being able to pass a 9-panel drug test and a background screen. The screen includes verification from the Social Security Administration, criminal courts, federal, state, and county repositories of criminal records, Department of Motor Vehicles and the Office of Inspector General. Our employees enjoy fair compensation, excellent benefits and a rewarding, mission driven environment.