JOB SUMMARY

The Organ Recovery Coordinator I 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, and serves as a clinical resource for Hospital Services and Family Services 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.

Education Requirements

Associate degree in nursing, respiratory therapy, EMT, paramedic medicine or certification as a paramedic, 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 Requirements
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

The following certifications are preferred but are required to obtain within 12 months

• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS

The following certification is preferred but required to obtain within 18 months

• CPTC

SUPERVISION

Reports to the Manager of Recovery Services

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

Working Environment

Work environment varies from office to home office environment to clinical practice areas.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Ability to physically lift 75 pounds
• Ability to move donor from cart to bed with assistance
• Ability to work outside normal business hours
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts
• Ability to respond to dispatches in a timely manner and arrive to work sites as assigned
• Ability to function in an office environment and all hospital clinical practice areas

ADDITIONAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

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This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of Life Connection of Ohio are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Life Connection of Ohio supervisory personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.