Procurement Transplant Coordinator I - Legacy of Hope

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Generous paid time off

Employee wellness programs

Paid parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Plus more benefits

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a Procurement Transplant Coordinator I to support organ and tissue procurement programs in Alabama. The role covers referral response, evaluation for suitability, obtaining authorization, donor management, and recovery.

Initial training aims at proficiency in LOH procedures with limited travel. The position provides education assistance and benefits, and supports career growth in a mission-driven health system.

Qualifications

• CRT or RRT, LPN, RN, or PA licensure; or prior procurement transplant coordinator experience.
• Public speaking and strong interpersonal skills required.
• Limited travel may be necessary; CPTC certification within 24 months preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate all portions of the organ donation process from referral through recovery and allocation.
• Learn and apply LOH organ and tissue procurement protocols and procedures.
• On-the-job training until proficiency is reached.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

CRT or RRT licensure

LPN

RN

PA

Job description

Position Overview

Shifts: full-time

Schedules: shifts vary

Entity: UA Health Services Foundation

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Description

The Procurement Transplant Coordinator I position allows an individual who may be interested in a career in organ and tissue procurement to become proficient in the protocols and procedures of LOH organ and tissue procurement programs. The PTC 1 learns to facilitate all portions of the organ donation process including referral response, evaluation for suitability, obtaining authorization, performing donor management, organ evaluation and allocation, recovery, and kidney perfusion. The position allows a person on-the-job training until proficiency is obtained.

Qualifications

Must possess qualifications for one of the following: CRT or RRT, LPN, RN, or PA or prior experience as a procurement transplant coordinator for a minimum of 12 months at another organ procurement organization. Public speaking and good interpersonal skills required. Limited travel will be necessary. Current licensure/certification as required by professional organizations in area that employee is degreed (CRT, RRT, LPN, RN, PA) or work experience as a procurement transplant coordinator in another organ procurement organization can substitute for licensure requirement. Current certification of BCLS and/or ACLS completion from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required. If hired, employee must obtain CPTC certification within 24 months of hire. Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC) preferred.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama's largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year - from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital - ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital - along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent's hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.