Organ Procurement Coordinator

Department:

37801 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Transplant Program

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Remote, Self-Schedule, 8-hour Office Rotation, 24/7 On-Call Coverage

Pay Range

$40.30 - $60.45

Major Responsibilities:

• Evaluates organ referrals in collaboration with the Medical Director. Evaluates potential donor's organ function with the organ procurement organization. Recommends necessary consultations/testing as needed for organ evaluation.
• Coordinates the donor/transplant recovery process with the donor hospital and local organ procurement organization.
• Recommends appropriate interventions to achieve optimal organ function through adequate donor management consulting with the thoracic and abdominal transplant surgeons.
• Arranges transportation for the recovery team and the transport of a recovered organ. Accompanies the transplant team on organ recoveries if needed.
• Ensures all medical and legal requirements are met prior to recovery of organ(s).
• Responsible for facilitating communication between the recovery and transplant team staff.
• Acts as a resource to donor hospitals representatives and staff in the donation and transplantation process by maintaining ongoing communication.
• May participate in the organ procurement preservation process.
• Performs data collection and data entry relating to transplant recipients and donors. Maintains waitlist for transplant recipients documenting status changes and removals. Facilitates communication between transplant recipients and donor families.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices, or
• Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC) certification issued by the American Board for Transplant Certification (ABTC) needs to be obtained within 2 years.

Education Required:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing, or
• Master's Degree in Biomedical Science.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 1 year of experience in surgical services nursing or organ donation services.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills and a professional demeanor necessary.
• Must be assertive and self-motivated.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit, stand and walk for up to 80% of each workday.
• Must be able to:
• lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to:
• push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Will be exposed to blood and other bodily fluids thus, protective clothing (gloves, goggles, etc.) must be worn.
• Position may require travel. May be exposed to road and weather hazards.
• Must operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.