DCI Donor Services, Inc. · 10 hours ago
In-house Organ Recovery Coordinator (Critical Care RNs Desired!)
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$54K/yr - $67K/yr
1+ years expDCI Donor Services, Inc. is a designated organ procurement organization in New Mexico focused on saving lives through organ donation. The In-house Organ Recovery Coordinator is responsible for supporting organ donation activities, managing donor evaluations, and collaborating with medical teams to facilitate organ recovery and transplantation.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Performs daily responsibilities to meet the needs of potential donors, donors, donor families, potential donor families, hospital personnel, physicians, and the OPO. Provides rapid on-site response to referrals. Primary responsibilities will occur in the assigned facility where employed. Increased donor activity, staffing shortages, etc. will require assuming responsibilities outside the primary area
Evaluates potential donors. Assesses potential donor families, obtains appropriate authorization for donation, conducts Medical/Social History interview, and assists donor families through identification of potential end of life decisions, attending family meetings and providing donation information as needed. Responsible for medical management of donors prior to recovery activities. Directs the placement of anatomical gifts as necessary. Provides transplant surgeons with information necessary to determine appropriate recipients. Coordinates and assists in the surgical recovery of organs and perioperative management of the donor when necessary
Coordinates organ placement/organ allocation with transplant programs and surgeons. Provides information necessary to determine medical suitability of organs for designated recipients in accordance with regulatory guidelines including CMS, UNOS, AOPO and company policy. Coordinates with tissue services, as appropriate, to facilitate tissue recovery
Coordinates and assists in the surgical recovery of organs and peri-operative management. Assists in arranging transportation for organ recovery teams. Coordinates surgical recovery/packaging and arranges transportation of organs for transplant and/or research. Possesses a working knowledge of pulsatile preservation. Manages all lab specimens for shipment and delivery to laboratories in accordance with established policies
Provides support to Hospital Development Coordinator, in the assigned facility, to identify formal and informal leaders, assesses their respective roles, degree of influence and needs. Works collaboratively with these leaders and utilizes their expertise to improve and promote donation. Assists in policy and procedure development. Functions as an expert clinical resource for the hospital regarding organ and tissue donation
Participates in decision-making programs and committees in the hospital that have an influence on organ donation, promoting donation and seeking opportunities for further collaboration. Facilitates the donation process
Maintains high visibility by conducting rounds to all critical care units with medical teams and functioning as the designated resource within the hospital for all issues related to organ donation. Provides donor and referral follow-up to appropriate hospital staff one-on-one or by post-recovery conferences
In partnership with the In-House Donation Specialist (when applicable), develops, provides and evaluates in-house training and in-service educational programs on all aspects of the donation process for hospital staff. Also, collects and reports donation outcome data to various levels of clinical and administrative hospital staff. Documents hospital activities, updates hospital plans, goals, and critical issues in a timely manner on a regular basis
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
RN/PA or related health care degree or licensure
OPO experience commensurate with job requirements
Minimum one to two years experience as a Donation Coordinator or Organ Recovery Coordinator
Valid driver license required and ability to pass MVR underwriting requirements
Working knowledge of computers and basic data entry skills required
Benefits
Up to 176 hours of PTO your first year
Up to 72 hours of Sick Time your first year
Two Medical Plans (your choice of a PPO or HDHP), Dental, and Vision Coverage
403(b) plan with matching contribution
Company provided term life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
Wellness Program
Supplemental insurance benefits such as accident coverage and short-term disability
Discounts on home/auto/renter/pet insurance
Cell phone discounts through Verizon
Monthly phone stipend
Company
DCI Donor Services, Inc.
DCI Donor Services’ family of companies includes DCI Donor Service Tissue Bank and organ procurement organizations in California, New Mexico and Tennessee.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Teresa Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
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