Donor Manager

001 University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking an experienced Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator to support organ donation operations in Rochester, NY. This on-site role requires coordinating donor referrals, assessing suitability, and ensuring compliance with OPTN/UNOS policies.

You will work with ICU teams, transplant centers, and transport crews to facilitate timely organ recovery. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing/PA/Allied Health, 2 years ICU/ER experience, ACLS/TNCC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, PA, or allied health.
• 2 years ICU, prehospital, or ER experience.
• CPTC certification within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Respond to organ donor referrals at area hospitals and evaluate potential donors.
• Allocate organs according to UNOS/OPTN policies and coordinate organ recovery.
• Travel to donor hospitals to assess potential donors.
• Coordinate and communicate with transplant centers and transport teams.
• Complete required paperwork and maintain accurate donor records.

Skills

CPTC Certification

ICU Experience

On-call Availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing/PA/Allied Health

2 years ICU/Prehospital/ER experience

Job description

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): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

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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Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. 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.