Donor Manager

University of Rochester; City of Albany (NY); Remote; USD 74,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking an Organ Procurement Coordinator to manage donor referrals, coordinate ICU workflows, and ensure compliance with OPTN/UNOS and local policies. You will work with hospital teams to optimize donor function, arrange transport, and complete regulatory paperwork.

In this role you will participate in clinical meetings, coordinate organ offers, and support the recovery process across New York state. A CPTC certification is required within 2 years of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Physician’s Assistant or Allied Healthcare Provider (RN, LPN, Paramedic, Respiratory Therapist, etc.) and 2 years experience in ICU, pre hospital, Emergency Room.
• Critical care experience, ACLS, TNCC preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Responds to organ donor referrals at area hospitals, evaluates potential organ donors, medically manages consented donors in the ICU, allocates organs according to UNOS/OPTN policy and procedures and coordinates the recovery of organs and tissues from potential donors.
• Other responsibilities include taking initial referral information and taking organ offers from other OPO's for patients listed on the local transplant lists.
• Maintains and manages donors with hospital care teams in ICU per OPTN/UNOS/FLDRN protocols.
• Completes FLDRN paperwork and iTransplant data for local donor referrals, organ donors and imports.
• Attends clinical meetings and joint staff meetings; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

On-call availability

Time management

Coordination

Critical care coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Physician’s Assistant or Allied Healthcare Provider

ICU/pre-hospital/Emergency Room experience

Job description

Remote Work - New York

Full time

R275045

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address):

Remote Work - New York, Albany, New York, United States of America, 12224

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500007 Organ Procurement Org

Work Shift:

UR - Rotating (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCA 214

Compensation Range:

$73,528.00 - $99,257.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

Responds to potential organ donor referrals at area hospitals, evaluates potential organ donors, medically manages consented donors in the ICU, allocates organs according to UNOS/OPTN policy and procedures and coordinates the recovery of organs and tissues from potential donors. Other responsibilities include taking initial referral information and taking organ offers from other OPO's for patients listed on the local transplant lists.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains and manages donors, in conjunction with hospital care teams in the ICU, in accordance with OPTN/UNOS and FLDRN protocols to evaluate and optimize individual organ function.

• Answers calls to screen and respond to organ donor referrals. Travels to donor hospitals to assess and evaluate potential organ donors. Determines medical suitability for organ and/or tissue donation through laboratory studies, medical record review and physical assessment.

• Completes authorization form and obtains a Donor Risk Assessment Interview (DRAI) once willingness to donate is identified. Provides appropriate medical information regarding potential donor’s organ function to personnel at designated transplant center(s) according to the OPTN/UNOS match run list. Complies with OPTN/UNOS, New York State and FLDRN organ allocation policies. Arranges for transportation, ground and air, for local and visiting surgical teams to travel to the donor hospital. Communicates with Operating Room staff to arrange for scheduled OR time and notifies the preservation team. Prepares appropriate operative notes and medical examiner forms for completion by the procuring surgeons. Coordinates and communicates with all ancillary services related to recovery activity, such as medical examiner/coroners and/or pathologists as appropriate.

• Completes all FLDRN paperwork and all information in iTransplant associated with local donor referrals, organ donors, organ import offers and imported organs accurately and in a timely manner. Resolves documentation issues as identified by quality assurance deportment for post donor follow up.

• Attends clinical meetings and joint staff meetings as scheduled.

• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Physician’s Assistant or Allied Healthcare Provider (RN, LPN, Paramedic, Respiratory Therapist, etc.) and 2 years experience in ICU, pre hospital, Emergency Room. Including experience as Allied Healthcare Provider (RN; LPN, Paramedic, Resp. Therapist etc.) required

• Critical care experience, ACLS, TNCC preferred

• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to manage complex tasks and coordinate multiple time sensitive responsibilities required

• Availability to be on call 15 days per month, including 2 weekends required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC) conducted by the American Board for Transplant Certification (ATBC) within 2 years required

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If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals.

At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.