Organ Donation & Transplant Coordinator

Gift of Life Michigan; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gift of Life Michigan seeks a Donation Coordinator to optimize organ utilization. You will work with hospital teams, document in EMR, and support the donor care pathway from ICU through organ recovery.

Responsibilities include leading critical care management, coordinating multi-organ recovery, ensuring OPTN policy compliance, and educating partners on donation processes. ACLS/BLS required; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Demonstrate initiative, critical thinking, and problem solving.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Proficient with MS Office and EMR systems.
• Able to interact with diverse hospital teams and families.
• Maintain certifications and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and screen potential organ donors by reviewing records and data in the EMR.
• Lead critical care management of the donor in the ICU and coordinate treatments.
• Coordinate multi-organ recovery in the OR with all documentation.
• Engage hospital teams to plan brain death evaluation or withdrawal of support.
• Educate hospital staff on organ donation processes and procedures.
• Search donor registries for donor decisions and maintain compliance.

Skills

English fluency

Critical thinking

Verbal communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Confidentiality

Education

RN/ RRT/ Paramedic (EMT-P) with 18 months acute/critical care

ACLS and BLS certification (or within 6 months)

BSN or Biological Science (preferred)

CPTC certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Job description

Gift of Life Michigan seeks a Donation Coordinator to optimize organ utilization. You will work with hospital teams, document in EMR, and support the donor care pathway from ICU through organ recovery.

Responsibilities include leading critical care management, coordinating multi-organ recovery, ensuring OPTN policy compliance, and educating partners on donation processes. ACLS/BLS required; BSN preferred.