Organ Administrator on Call

Lifebanc; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Lifebanc is seeking an Organ Administrator on Call to act as a clinical leader during shifts, making critical decisions on donor consultations and coordinating transplant teams. The OAOC screens donors, evaluates records, and guides staff through complex cases in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Ideal candidates are RN or RRT with transplant experience, holding active licenses and BLS/ACLS, ready to work a variable 24-hour schedule to save lives.

Qualifications

• RN or RRT with transplant coordination experience.
• Active license and AHA BLS/ACLS certification.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screen potential donors for donation suitability.
• Evaluate donor records and documentation.
• Lead donor huddles and coordinate team resources.
• Communicate with hospital services and coordinators.
• Determine donor suitability for transfer to DCU.
• Support coroner communications when needed.
• Provide on-shift clinical guidance to staff.
• Monitor and review case data for process improvement.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

On-call availability

Clinical leadership

Independent work

Education

RN or RRT credential

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

12 days ago Requisition ID: 1187

Title: Organ Administrator on Call

Are you ready to save or heal a life?

Do you want to be the person that makes the miracle of donation and transplantation a reality? Do you want to turn tragedy into hope and healing? This is what we do every single day and we think you have what it takes.

Join a team that combines the fulfillment of an amazing mission with incredible benefits. This is not just another job or listing on your resume. Simply put, this job will change you, just like organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation changes the lives of donor families and recipients.

Every day, the Lifebanc team gets the opportunity to change lives forever. Become a part of our family as we work toward a world where everyone in need of an organ or tissue transplant receives the healing they deserve. Come be a life saver.

What is Lifebanc?

Lifebanc, is the federally designated organ, eye and tissue recovery organization that serves 20 counties in Northeast Ohio. Put simply, we facilitate and coordinate organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation in our community and educate the public on the importance of our mission. Our vision is pursuing a future where organ, eye and tissue donation is embraced as an honor and personal responsibility. Our mission is to save and heal lives.

Position Description:

The Organ Administrator on Call (OAOC) will support the mission, vision, and values of Lifebanc by serving as a clinical leader during their scheduled OAOC shifts. The OAOC will assume direct responsibility for the clinical decision making on every donor consult made to Lifebanc during their assigned shift.

The OAOC is responsible for critical decisions regarding staffing, utilization of resources, case

management, allocation and providing real time constructive feedback to clinical staff.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for screening potential donors for the suitability of donation after brain death and circulatory death based on the information provided by onsite clinical staff.
• Evaluates donor records, including authorization/disclosure, donor risk assessment interview (DRAI), hospital charting, plasma dilution, and other available documentation to determine suitability of organs for recovery, research, and transplantation.
• Leads donor huddles to ensure all relevant recovery information is communicated, and the teams have resources available for active and pending cases.
• Communicates with Hospital Services and Transplant Coordinators about physical findings/concerns and consults with Lifebanc Leadership and/or Medical Directors when appropriate.
• Determines donor suitability for transfer to DCU.
• Assist with coroner in communication, advocating for donation, when needed.
• Communicates necessary information to the oncoming OAOC.
• Regularly attends Lifebanc Staff meetings and required training.
• Effectively help guide clinical staff though the implementation of standard organ donor management goals as well as help direct donor management in conjunction with Lifebanc’s medical director.
• Oversees all logistical operations for organ donation cases during their assigned shift.
• Effectively provide the onsite clinical staff with direct support and guidance on how to handle new and difficult situations that they may encounter.
• Work collaboratively with Lifebanc’s referral and tissue teams.
• Work in collaboration with the Family Support to determine the optimal time to approach families for organ donation.
• Work with Hospital Services to help maintain good hospital relations as well as work through hospital barriers in real time during cases.
• Remain current on all OPTN policies and CMS regulations.
• May need to assist with organ allocation during times of higher levels of clinical activity.
• Participates in ongoing case review to ensure processes are followed, determine areas or data trends that require process or performance improvement, and identify best practices to maximize donor gifts.
• Monitor and review available reports to ensure metrics are being met or exceeded.
• Provide input for data development and reporting projects and participate in the collection of data when needed.
• Support internal and external research opportunities as needed.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required. Associate degree or higher in Nursing or Respiratory Therapy required; bachelor’s degree preferred. Three (3) years of experience as a Transplant Coordinator or five (5) years of transplant clinical experience preferred.

Certification and Licenses:

• Active current license/certificate pursuant to required education and experience.
• BLS and ACLS required; certification must be approved by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Performs all knowledge, skills, and abilities of an OAOC.
• Self-directed, self-confident, self-motivated, results oriented; demonstrates initiative and problem-solving capability; ability to operate independently and as a team member with a full spectrum of clinicians.
• Must be able to participate in a variable 24-hour call schedule including weekdays, nights, weekends, and holidays. Must be able to adjust schedule to accommodate organizational needs including times of high clinical volume.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates use of critical thinking skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 25 lbs and stand for extended periods of time.

Compensation and Benefits:

When you join Lifebanc you can expect competitive salaries and a great benefit package. Our benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, health savings account, dependent care flexible spending account, short-term disability, and life insurance. We also offer a generous paid time off program, 401(K) retirement plan, parental leave, on-site fitness facility, tuition reimbursement and more!

Lifebanc is committed to a workforce that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. We encourage qualified candidates to apply.