Critical Care Organ Donation Coordinator

LifeSource is seeking a Critical Care Organ Donation Coordinator to engage in on-site facilitation of organ donation opportunities by providing clinical care to the donor, prompt professional coordination with the hospital team, and compassion throughout the event honoring the gift of life. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your critical care RN or Respiratory Therapist experience in a different way.

The Critical Care Organ Donation Coordinator will collaborate closely with colleagues, donor hospital staff and physicians to develop a plan for the family discussion of donation, legal authorization and/or support for donor designation and a bereavement plan. Provides timely preparation and clinical oversight of the donor for the surgical recovery in the operating room and collaborates to ensure effective, respectful and strong communication with hospital staff, physicians and related donation agencies to coordinate the allocation and recovery of organs, eyes and tissues for transplantation to offer hope and healing to recipients.

As a Donation Coordinator, you'll advance our lifesaving mission by performing the following duties:

• Engage in on-site clinical care coordination and facilitation of organ donation opportunities.
• Evaluate the suitability for donation opportunities through medical record review, medical-social history evaluation, and consultation with LifeSource colleagues and transplant surgeons.
• Ensure proper clinical management of critically ill patients including ventilator management, hemodynamic management, fluid management, laboratory and imaging interpretations to maximize organs available for transplantation.
• Demonstrate skill in medical crisis management, employ critical thinking to evaluate the components of an issue, determine an appropriate course of action, and respond appropriately using established resources and guidance from others.

WORK SCHEDULE:

.9 FTE, mix of 12-hour shifts (0800-2000, 2000-0800) that will include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Preferred scheduling process.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to three (3) years of critical care or emergency patient care management in a hospital, transplant center, or organ procurement organization setting.
• Requires a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a licensed Registered Nurse, Respiratory Therapist, OPO Clinical Donation Coordinator, or related experience in critical care or emergency healthcare.
• Requires Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Prefer prior experience as Critical Care Registered Nurse or Critical Care Respiratory Therapist.
• Must maintain a valid driver license and have reliable personal automobile to be used with company reimbursement using IRS guidelines.
• Proven successful demonstration of relationship management skills with the ability to problem-solve effectively and efficiently.
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills to confidently execute reasonable and sound decision making.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills including effective written correspondence, active listening, and professional customer service response at all levels.
• Proven self-directed, motivated contributor with a strong initiative and ability to function autonomously.
• Proven ability to establish priorities and work effectively within a team environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• .9 FTE. Must be able to participate in a variable 12-hour schedule that will include a mix of days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Must be able to adjust schedule to accommodate organizational needs, including times of high clinical volume. May be required to work for extended periods of time with few breaks when on case activity.
• Must be able to travel within the service area (MN, ND, SD) by ground or air.
• Affected team members in OSHA Exposure Category I are regularly exposed to bloodborne pathogens and handle materials that could spread infection (more than one opportunity per month). Additionally, their position may require interaction with staff in patient or donor areas in a hospital or medical examiner office setting.
• Frequently lift objects up to 50 pounds and carry short distances.
• Must be able to follow and successfully complete category immunization, TSA PreCheck, health screening and background check requirements.

Projected offer rate range: $40-60 /hour, based on years of relevant nursing/RT experience and education.

Education

• Masters or better
• Bachelors or better
• Associates or better