Import & Logistics Coordinator - RN, RT, Paramedic

Indiana Donor Network; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Donor Network is seeking an Import & Logistics Coordinator to manage organ offers and the related import logistics for local transplant centers. This role handles TxJet flight requests and internal/external coordination with transplant teams.

The position requires extensive knowledge of transplant processes and the ability to communicate with surgeons, nurses, and OPO staff while handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Night shift includes weekends.

Qualifications

• Prerequisites include advanced degree in Transplantation & Donation Science; or professional RN/Paramedic/Respiratory Therapist.
• CPTC with ABTC certification or equivalent OPO clinical experience.
• High school diploma with equivalent OPO experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Manage import offers for organs for local transplant centers.
• Coordinate TxJet flight requests and related logistics.
• Respond to offers per OPTN guidelines and screen against decline criteria.
• Communicate physician requests to host OPOs and transplant teams.
• Arrange flight and ground transportation for organs and staff.
• Coordinate timelines with transplant coordinators and physicians.

Education

Advanced degree in Transplantation & Donation Science

Registered Nurse

Certified Paramedic

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC) with ABTC

Equivalent OPO experience with High School

Job description

Full Time Indiana Donor Network - 3760 Clinical, Indianapolis, IN, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1172

Join Our Mission to Save and Enhance Lives

Are you looking for a meaningful career where your skills and experience can make a life-saving difference? Do you want to contribute to a mission that leaves an incredible legacy? If so, Indiana Donor Network invites you to explore joining our team.

Why Indiana Donor Network?

Indiana Donor Network is a nationally recognized healthcare organization, serving as the crucial link between donors and patients awaiting life-saving organ transplants, healing tissue, and corneas that restore sight. As the state’s federally designated organ recovery organization and an accredited tissue bank, we are dedicated to making a profound impact on countless lives.

About the Role

The Import & Logistics Coordinator is responsible for managing all organ offers to local transplant centers, and the logistics associated with the import process. In addition, the Import & Logistics Coordinator is responsible for all internal and external TxJet flight requests. This is a night shift position, working 8 am to 8 pm including two weekends per month. Responsibilities include:

• Managing import offers for heart, lungs, liver, pancreas, intestine and kidneys for local transplant centers
• Responding to offers within the OPTN guidelines
• Screening organ offers against established decline criteria
• Clearly presenting primary offers to local transplant centers
• Effectively communicating physician’s requests to host Organ Procurement
  Organizations (OPOs)
• Coordinating flight and ground transportation for import organs, INDN staff and
  transplant staff
• Arranging flyouts for organs, effectively coordinating appropriate timelines with transplant coordinators and transplant physicians involved
• Providing services to both internal and external customers in relation to TxJet requests

This is a day shift position working a 12-hour schedule from 8:00 to 8:00. The days of the week rotate and require every other weekend, with three shifts one week and four shifts the next.

Who We’re Looking For

Candidate must meet one of the following minimum prerequisites:

• Completion of an advanced degree in Transplantation & Donation Science
• Registered Nurse
• Certified Paramedic
• Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC) with current ABTC certification
• An equivalent amount of OPO experience in a clinical setting and a High School

Desired knowledge, skills and abilities include:

• General understanding of disease processes and how they affect organ function
• Extensive knowledge of medical terminology
• Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• Ability to interpret lab values, chest x-rays and CT results to recognize abnormalities and to appropriately treat abnormal values
• Ability to read and follow checklists, procedures and provide direction to other staff
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with nurses, physicians,
  hospital/transplant professionals, and Indiana Donor Network employees
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Skill in charting, including ability to accurately enter data into an online system
• At Indiana Donor Network, we believe in taking care of our team members. We offer:
• 100% employer paid health, dental, and vision insurance for our employees and dependents
• Annual health savings account contributions
• Annual bonuses for performance and retention
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Join Our Life-Saving Mission

If you are looking for a rewarding career where your work directly impacts lives, apply today and become part of our compassionate and dedicated team at Indiana Donor Network.

Indiana Donor Network is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing drug screening and background check, including verification with the Social Security Administration, criminal records review, DMV check, and the Office of Inspector General.