Donor Procurement Coordinator

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); Remote; USD 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Donor Procurement Coordinator for the Transplant Center. The role involves coordinating organ offers, evaluating suitability, and arranging procurement and set-up across day/night rotations in a remote capacity.

Ideal candidates hold a science-related degree or nursing/paramedic/professional background with experience in organ procurement or critical care, and possess current licenses in RN/RT/EMT-Paramedic as applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science-related field or nursing/paramedic/RT program.
• One year of organ procurement coordination or related critical care/transplant experience.
• Maintain valid licenses/certificates (RN, RT or EMT-Paramedic).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities related to receipt of organ offers for transplant.
• Evaluate organ offers for suitability and organize procurement/setup.
• Coordinate air or ground transportation of organs and donor site setup.

Skills

Organ procurement coordination

Critical care experience

UNOS/UNET knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in science-related field

Nursing degree or diploma

Respiratory Therapy program

Paramedic Program

Job description

• Applicant must reside in Northeast Ohio
  

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and make a lasting, meaningful impact on patient care. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
At Cleveland Clinic's Transplant Center, experts perform a variety of transplantation procedures. Each year, thousands of lives are saved and transformed because of our innovative expertise. As Donor Procurement Coordinator, you will coordinate all activities related to the receipt of organ offers for transplant, evaluation of organ offers for suitability, procurement of organs and transplant set-ups. Your position is essential to the organization and functioning of the Transplant Center, allowing caregivers to supply patients with the necessary treatment they need.
This is a remote role. A caregiver in this position works varying 12hr shifts on a day/night rotation.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Comply with OPTN/UNOS requirements for post-transplant documentation of donor and transplant activities.
• Serve as the contact for all potential offers for transplant from local, regional and national organ procurement organizations.
• Organize the procurement team and dispatch team to the donor site within the required time frame.
• Coordinate air or ground transportation of organs.
• Serve as a resource for organ recovery and preservation.
• Assist in training organ preservation caregivers.
• Orient new residents and fellows to renal procurement, renal allocation and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and present professional education programs as needed.
• Obtain, analyze and report pertinent data regarding potential donors and accepted organs for transplants.
• Attend selection committee meetings.
• Abstract data and enter data into the transplant database.
• Maintain valid licensure and required certificates (Registered Nurse, Registered Respiratory Therapist or Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic).

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a science-related field OR a degree/diploma from an accredited Nursing School, Respiratory Therapy Program or Paramedic Program
• One year of experience as an organ procurement coordinator OR clinical experience in critical care or in the field of organ procurement/transplant
• Maintain valid licenses and required certificates (Registered Nurse, Respiratory Therapist or Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic)

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC) by the American Board for Transplant Certification (ABTC)
• Previous transplant or organ procurement experience
• Related healthcare experience, UNOS/UNET experience and knowledge

Physical Requirements:

• Clinical, Exposure to Risk. Ability to be available 24 hours a day when assigned.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum Annual Salary: $57,510.00
Maximum Annual Salary: $87,697.50
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).