Organ Recovery Coordinator I - Night

Life Connection Of Ohio; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Connection Of Ohio in Maumee, OH is seeking an Organ Recovery Coordinator I to evaluate donor referrals and coordinate organ donation activities. You will manage donor medical care, support family services, and contribute to quality improvement projects to maximize donation opportunities.

The role requires strong independence, teamwork, and confidentiality, with night shifts and facility-based work in Toledo/Maumee. BLS, ACLS, and PALS are required; CPTC is optional with an 18‑month window.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing, respiratory therapy, EMT, paramedic medicine or related biological science; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Organ Recovery Coordinator or hospital ER/ICU experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains professional conduct and promotes a positive work environment.
• Responds to initial organ donor referrals and follows up on referred patients on shift.
• Completes donor referrals assessments to determine donor suitability per guidelines.
• Understands death declaration and organ donation requirements.
• Identifies legal next-of-kin and assesses family dynamics and needs.
• Clinically manages the donor per protocols and coordinates organ recovery.
• Coordinates transport and logistics of organs, blood, and typing materials.
• Documents donor records, labs, and procedures accurately.
• Supports quality improvement projects within Recovery Department.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree or related

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Toledo Office – Maumee, OH 43537. Salary Range: $43.00 – $43.00 Hourly. Job Shift: Night Shift.

Job Summary

The Organ Recovery Coordinator I evaluates the medical eligibility of potential organ donor referrals and organ imports. Facilitates or coordinates organ donation activities including comprehensive medical management of the donor, assists with organizational quality improvement projects, and serves as a clinical resource for Hospital Services and Family Services to maximize donation opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains the highest standards of professional conduct and interpersonal relationship development; promoting a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Responds to initial organ donor referrals and follows up on referred patients when on shift.
• Completes referral evaluations for the purpose of determining organ and tissue donor suitability based on LCO, CMS, OPTN/UNOS, AOPO and CDC guidelines and recommendations.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the legal and hospital requirements for death declaration and organ donation.
• Identifies the patients' legal next-of-kin in accordance with state and UAGA statutes.
• Assess family dynamics, availability of hospital support system, and family needs (e.g., cultural, religious, emotional, informational).
• Clinically manages the organ donor per LCO protocols and under direction of the Medical Director or AOC, allocates organ(s) in accordance with LCO and OPTN/UNOS policy, facilitates recovery and preservation of organs in the O.R., and completes all related documentation per standards.
• Identifies organ- and tissue-specific and behavioral risk factors in accordance with LCO and regulatory guidelines.
• Knowledgeable of the pathophysiological sequelae of brain death and endeavors to physiologically manage the donor to achieve optimal organ function within the parameters defined by the associated protocols.
• Collaborates with hospital staff to evaluate and physiologically manage the donor to achieve optimal organ function.
• Understands and complies with procedural aspects and requirements of blood, culture and typing specimen collection and labeling.
• Reviews and documents required information within the donor record, including labs, diagnostics, and procedural records.
• Coordinates transportation and logistics of organs, blood, tissue typing materials, and recovery teams.
• Coordinates interdepartmental processes, including post-recovery communication.
• Complies with LCO and OPTN/UNOS policies regarding documentation, maintenance, and confidentiality of records.
• Performs quality control on donor records; assists with quality improvement and Recovery Department projects, and performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing, respiratory therapy, EMT, paramedic medicine or certification as a paramedic, or related biological science (including Transplantation and Donation Sciences). A Bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing, respiratory therapy, or related biological science is preferred.
• Organ Recovery Coordinator or Hospital ER, ICU, and surgical experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively “read” another person and guide your actions by your understanding of their individual needs or values.
• Strong computer and data entry skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet.
• Effective problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, which demonstrate good judgment.
• Sensitivity and high degree of confidentiality required.

Licenses or Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Cardiopulmonary Transplant Coordination (CPTC) – optional; must be obtained within 18 months.

Supervision

Reports to the Manager of Recovery Services.

Working Environment

Work environment varies from office to home office environment to clinical practice areas.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to physically lift 75 pounds.
• Ability to move donor from cart to bed with assistance.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours.
• Ability to work 12‑hour shifts.
• Ability to respond to dispatches in a timely manner and arrive to work sites as assigned.
• Ability to function in an office environment and all hospital clinical practice areas.

EEO and ADA Statement

This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of Life Connection of Ohio are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Life Connection of Ohio supervisory personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.