Seattle - Organ Donation Coordinator

LCNW; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

PTO 119 hours/year

Paid holidays

Job summary

LifeCenter Northwest is seeking an Organ Donation Coordinator (ODC) to evaluate donor referrals, conduct medical evaluation, and plan with healthcare teams to preserve donation options. The role supports UDRAI, ME/Coroner communications, and organ recovery activities under SOPs and regulatory standards.

The ODC collaborates with DFA and ORC, mentors family conversations, and may assist in the OR with perfusion and labeling of recovered organs.

Qualifications

• Advanced EMT, Paramedic, Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapist with BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and access to an insured automobile or ability to arrive at work-related functions.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or applicable exemption required after offer.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate organ donor referrals and assess donor suitability.
• Coordinate with healthcare teams for donor management and UDRAI interviews.
• Support in the operating room with organ perfusion, labeling, and recovery processes.
• Communicate with Medical Examiner/Coroner and Donation and Family Advocates as needed.
• Respond to ventilated referrals and maintain regulatory documentation.

Skills

Advanced EMT

Paramedic

Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Education

EMT/Paramedic/RT certification

Job description

The listed job location of Bellevue, WA reflects the location of our headquarters.

The primary working location for this role will be Seattle, WA.

The Organ Donation Coordinator (ODC) supports the mission, goals, and strategic plan of LifeCenter Northwest by evaluating organ donor referrals, conducting medical evaluation on potential organ donors, and developing a plan with the healthcare team to maintain the option of donation. The ODC supports the Organ Recovery Coordinators with organ donor cases, with oversight facilitates donation after circulatory arrest donation (DCD) process, communicates and documents Medical Examiner or Coroner conversations and release for donation. The ODC works closely with the Donation and Family Advocates (DFA) and ORC with compassionate family conversations and conducts Uniform Donor Risk Assessment Interview (UDRAI) with potential donor families. The ODC also supports in the operating room by performing organ perfusion and packaging and labeling of recovered organs. All these above actions are done pursuant to LifeCenter Northwest standard operating procedures (SOPs), CMS regulations, UNOS policy, and AOPO standards.

• Response to ventilated referrals
• Organ donor suitability
• Family Interactions and authorization/disclosure
• Uniform Donor Risk Assessment Interview (UDRAI)
• Clinical and regulatory requirements and documentation
• ME/Coroner Contact
• Blood and Ancillary Test Collection
• Organ Preservation and Packaging
• Donation After Circulatory Death (DCD) Case Support
• Interdepartmental Collaboration

Behavioral Requirements

The employee in this position must uphold the core values of LifeCenter; these include:

• Integrity: We are trustworthy, reliable, respectful, and accountable.
• Collaboration: We work in partnership with others, seeking to understand and be understood, and finding common ground and shared goals to build upon together.
• Courage: We take personal responsibility and face challenges head-on.
• Service: Through professionalism and dedication, we honor our commitment to serve others and our obligation to be good stewards of the gift of life.

Education, Experience & Job Requirements

• Advanced EMT, Paramedic, Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapy with BLS and ACLS certifications, or similar background/certifications and/or OPO experience.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and access to an insured automobile or the ability to arrive and depart from work- and work-related functions at expected times.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or applicable medical or religious exemption will be required as a condition of employment upon offer.

Benefits And Compensation

LifeCenter Northwest offers medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, and travel accident insurance. Employees have the option of enrolling in the following supplemental or voluntary plans: life insurance, short-term disability, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness coverage and pet insurance. Employees enrolled in our 403(b) program will receive an employer match of up to 7% after one year, employees are auto enrolled at 3% and may change their enrollment at any time. LifeCenter encourages all employees to find balance and well-being and provides all employees access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and provides a quarterly Wellness Reimbursement. Employees enjoy paid holidays throughout the calendar year and earn 119 hours of PTO annually (to start) as well as Health Time Off hours that is earned 1 hour per 30 worked, paid living donor leave, two weeks paid jury duty leave after 6 months of service, and three weeks of paid parental leave after one year of service is complete. A comprehensive review of benefits can be found at https://lcnw.org/about/employment-opportunities/.

PAY RANGE

• ODC I: $80,168.40 - $110,112.00
• ODC II: $83,918.00 - $121,715.00

This position is eligible for additional compensation to the base pay rate, in the form of Extra Call Pay, Extra Call Worked, Overnight Differential, and Holiday Stipend Pay. Additionally, this position may be eligible for a preceptor bonus.

LifeCenter Northwest is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.