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Life Connection of Ohio · 6 hours ago

Organ Recovery Coordinator I - Night Shift

Kettering, OH

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Life Connection of Ohio is dedicated to organ donation and recovery. They are seeking an Organ Recovery Coordinator I who will evaluate potential organ donors, coordinate donation activities, and serve as a clinical resource to maximize donation opportunities.

Health CareHospitalNon Profit

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Coordinates interdepartmental processes, including post-recovery communication

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

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

Qualification

Organ donation coordinationMedical eligibility evaluationClinical managementLCO protocolsDocumentation complianceQuality improvementInterpersonal skillsCollaboration

Required

Evaluates the medical eligibility of potential organ donor referrals and organ imports

Facilitates or coordinates organ donation activities including comprehensive medical management of the donor

Assists with organizational quality improvement projects

Serves as a clinical resource for Hospital Services and Family Services to maximize donation opportunities

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

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

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

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

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

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