Clinical Transplant Coordinator, Gift of Life Donor Program, Philadelphia, PA

Job Description:

Gift of Life Donor Program, serving eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware, is responsible for recovering and distributing organs and tissues used in life-saving and life-enhancing transplants.

We are seeking highly skilled, self-motivated individuals who are committed to join our challenging field by helping to save lives through organ and tissue donation. We need people who are both clinically and compassionately competent, who understand the sensitivity, yet clinical urgency of the Organ Transplant program.

You will coordinate the entire organ and tissue donor process including timely on site response, clinical assessment, clinical evaluation and clinical management of the potential donor, as well as interacting with the hospital staff to set-up the family approach process. You will evaluate and coordinate organ and tissue referrals, discuss donation options with family members, obtain consent, allocate donated organs, increase donor referrals at local hospitals, conduct educational programs and develop relationships with health care leaders.

You will rotate 48-hour call to respond to the referrals of potential organ donors from hospitals within the GLDP service area as indicated by individual hospital needs; Evaluate potential organ donors in conjunction with AOC based on current and past medical and social history; Obtain or verify that all appropriate consents, clearances, and documentation have been obtained from the donor family, donor hospital, administration, attending physicians, medical examiner/coroner; Medically manage (in consultation with the AOC and following established guidelines and protocols) potential organ donors to maintain adequate organ perfusion and oxygenation; Function as liaison to the donor hospital, transplant teams, tissue-typing labs, and coordinates all aspects of organ donation; Coordinate the sharing and placement of organs and tissues within this service area, regionally, and nationally, in accordance with all GLDP and UNOS policies; Coordinate all transportation arrangements as necessary to facilitate arrival and departure of organ and tissue recovery team; and assure that all organs are appropriately labeled, necessary paperwork is completed and tissue packs are sent to appropriate labs.

Preferred Skills:

Successful candidates will possess at least three years experience in a critical care/trauma, surgical or comparable clinical environment working in the capacity of Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant. Certification in ACLS or PALS or as an EMT-P preferred.

We offer an outstanding compensation and benefits package, including medical, prescription drug and dental insurances, as well as tuition assistance and an employer matched 403(b) savings plan.

Web Site Link:

http://www.donors1.org/about/employment/txcoord/

Contact:

To investigate joining the nation's leading procurement organization, please go to the above Web site link or submit resume and salary history to: Human Resources, 401 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 Fax: 215-963-0702 or send a letter and resume in Word or PDF format via HR Coordinator Anastasia Matthews.

We are equal opportunity employer and support diversity in our workplace.

Identifiers:

Main Category: Organ/Tissue Procurement

Subcategory: Transplant Coordinator

TPDC Position ID: PADV-2010-0005

Position ID or Job Requisition No:

UNOS ID or Other ID: PADV

City: Philadelphia

State/Province: Pennsylvania

Country: USA

Date Posted: 02-28-10

Procurement Transplant Coordinator (PTC) - Full Time, OneLegacy, Los Angeles, CA

Description:

OneLegacy, the non-profit organ and tissue recovery organization serving the seven-county greater Los Angeles area, has immediate career opportunities for Full Time Procurement Transplant Coordinators. The PTC will function as "rolling office" staff serving the Los Angeles area and surrounding counties.

Position Description:

The PTC will perform all aspects of organ procurement from the initial hospital referral, through the organ recovery procedure, transportation of organs, and post-donor follow-up. The PTC is required to assume 24-hour “on-call” responsibility in rotation with other organ procurement staff. Call time varies by service area, fluctuations in donor activity, and staff turnover. Must possess the ability to assume responsibility without direct supervision, exercise initiative, judgment, and make decisions within the scope of assigned authority. Interpersonal skills as well as oral and written communication skills, the ability to make public presentations and a working knowledge of office equipment are a must; physical stamina, including the ability to function in this capacity for 36-hours and lifting up to 50 lbs is required. The PTC is occasionally required to travel by personal auto or air to meeting sites and may be required to travel both in and out of state by personal auto, rental car, or air in order to meet the duties and responsibilities of the position; and is also expected to drive his/her auto at least 20,000 miles per year for job related ground transportation. Company reimbursement for personal auto use while on the job is consistent with IRS guidelines.

Qualifications:

Highly qualified candidates must have Critical Care Patient Management (ICU, OR, ER) experience; BS/BSN/CPTC is preferred. Only Qualified Candidates should apply.  A current state driver’s license, auto insurance based on state minimal insurance coverage standards and reliable automotive transportation is also required. Candidates must be able to successfully pass the background screening process. OneLegacy offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

Contact:  

For immediate consideration, please click the link below,

http://www.onelegacy.org/prod/components/aboutus/jobs.html

Or fax your cover letter, resume, and salary history to:

OneLegacy Human Resources Department
Attention: HR Recruitment Specialist
Fax: (213) 633-1643