What are the responsibilities and job description for the Donor Procurement Coordinator - On Call Transplant Services position at Fairview Health Services?
Fairview Health Services is hiring for an On Call Donor Procurement Coordinator. This is a remote position.
Assumes 24/7 on-call coverage for Solid Organ Transplant deceased donor organ offers. This team coordinates all activities related to the evaluation for suitability of organ offers for heart, lung, kidney, liver, & pancreas deceased donor. Partners directly with attending surgeon on acceptance of offers, & works with Organ Procurement Organizations & interdisciplinary team members to facilitate transplant for lung, heart, kidney, liver & pancreas recipients.
- Provides alternating coverage (as needed) for organ procurement coordination, facilitating deceased donor offer acceptance & required regulatory requirements for organ transplantation.
- Serves as contact for all potential offers for transplant from local, regional and national organ procurement organizations and serves as resource for organ recovery and preservation.
- Collaborate with transplant physicians, surgeons, and multi-disciplinary team to provide after-hours wait-list management for patients waiting for heart, lung, kidney, liver, or pancreas transplantation.
- Serves as liaison for patient throughout deceased donor transplant acceptance process, providing ongoing education about the transplant process and continuum of care and taking the primary role in communicating to patients about status on the list, rule outs, and acceptance or refusal criteria for transplantation.
- Coordinates necessary diagnostic work up, follow up, and communication for evaluation of candidacy for transplant.
- Provides patient, MD, community and professional nurse education.
- Assures compliance with OPTN/UNOS requirements.
- Participates in clinical quality program PEAK meetings, by assisting in the development /revision of current protocols regarding transplantation and involvement in quality improvement projects.
- Keeps current on new developments in transplantation through reading, attending seminars and networking with other coordinators across the nation.
- Obtains, analyses and reports pertinent data regarding potential donors and accepted organs for transplant and shares at organ specific PEAK meetings.
- Participates/collaborates with MD on U of MN School of Medicine, School of Nursing, research studies.
Required
- Degree or diploma from accredited nursing school, paramedic certificate with critical care experience, graduate of accredited (CoARC or JRCRTE), degree in Human Donation Science, or respiratory therapy
- 3 years of nursing, paramedic, organ procurement coordinator or respiratory therapist experience
Preferred
- Prior experience in organ procurement and/or transplantation
- Registered Nurse
- EMT- Paramedic
- BOMP - Respiratory Therapist
- CPTC or ABTC transplant professional certification
Benefit Overview
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www..fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract
Compensation Disclaimer
An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Salary : $45 - $65