Organ Procurement Coordinator

1103 Team Member Services; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO from day one

403B retirement plan

Parental leave

Career development

Whole person well-being

Job summary

AdventHealth in Orlando, FL is seeking an Organ Procurement Coordinator to manage donor referrals, obtain authorization, and coordinate organ recovery with CMS/OPTN standards. You will lead teams, collaborate with physicians and nurses, and ensure timely decisions to obtain transplantable organs.

The role requires 3+ years in donor management, CMS-certified OPO experience, and willingness to travel within the service area. RN/PA/RRT credentials and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in donor management and organ allocation
• CMS-certified OPO experience preferred
• Extensive critical care experience preferred
• Public speaking experience preferred
• Teaching/precepting experience preferred
• Trauma Center experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Respond to organ donor referrals and offers in a timely, sensitive manner
• Obtain authorization for organ and tissue donation from families
• Ensure donor organs meet CMS, CDC, and OPTN safety standards
• Direct hospital physicians and nurses in donor evaluation and management
• Coordinate organ allocation per OPTN policy and resolve compliance barriers
• Oversee organ recovery procedures including recovery, labeling, packing, and transport
• Maintain accurate records of referral, authorization, evaluation, optimization, allocation, recovery, and distribution
• Provide outcomes of donation procedures to donor families, medical examiners, recipient centers, donor hospitals and tissue banks
• Collaborate with hospital departments to provide clinical education and train new coordinators

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

On-call availability

Independent work

Planning

Decision making

Travel

Bilingual

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CMS

Job description

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits Schedule: Full time Shift: Night (United States of America) Address: 601 E ROLLINS ST City: ORLANDO State: Florida Postal Code: 32803

Job Description

Assumes up to 24-hour on-call responsibility for timely response to organ donor referrals and import organ offers for local transplant centers. Provides family support and requests authorization for organ and tissue donation in a sensitive and compassionate manner. Ensures organs from donors meet CMS, CDC, and OPTN safety standards, including performing required infectious disease tests and accurately labeling and transcribing test results. Directs hospital physicians and nurses in donor evaluation and management according to policies, collaborating with the Medical Director as needed. Communicates with team leaders, directors, and medical directors to ensure decisions aim to obtain all possible transplantable organs and tissues. Allocates organs according to OPTN policy, addressing and solving compliance barriers independently or with resources. Oversees the organ donor surgical procedure to recover, preserve, label, package, and transport all viable organs, leading the organ recovery process. Maintains accurate records of the organ referral, authorization, evaluation, optimization, allocation, recovery, and distribution process. Reports and documents occurrences not consistent with policy, regulation, or law promptly. Provides outcomes of organ donation procedures to donor families, medical examiners, funeral homes, recipient transplant centers, donor hospitals, and tissue and eye banks. Collaborates with the Hospital and Professional Services Department to provide clinical education programs for nurses and physicians. Assists with training and orientation of new Organ Procurement Coordinators as needed. Responsible for all aspects of organ recovery including making medical suitability determinations of all potential donor referrals according to OurLegacy protocol, collaborating with medical and nursing staff of the above-named hospitals to ensure the pathway to donation remains viable. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to multi-task under stressful situations [Required]
• Strong verbal and written communication skills [Required]
• Ability to work flexible extended hours providing up to 24-hour call coverage [Required]
• Ability to work independently in a stressful environment [Required]
• Strong planning / organizational skills [Required]
• Decision making aptitude and problem-solving skills [Required]
• Ability to travel within a 10-county service area [Required]
• Operates company vehicle as needed [Required]
• Operate multiple technology platforms [Required]
• Bilingual [Preferred]

Education

• Associate's [Preferred]
• Bachelor's [Preferred]

Field of Study

in healthcare related field

Work Experience

• 3+ recent experience in donor management and organ allocation with a CMS certified OPO [Preferred]
• Extensive critical care experience [Preferred]
• Public speaking experience [Preferred]
• Teaching / Precepting experience [Preferred]
• Trauma Center experience [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License (DL) [Required]
• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• OR Physician Assistant (PA) [Required]
• OR State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required]
• OR NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required]
• OR Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC) [Required]
• OR Emergency Medical Tech Cert (EMT) [Required]
• OR Licensed Paramedic (PARA) [Required]
• OR Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) [Required]

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range: $72,904.00 - $135,595.20

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida's background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.