Organ Allocation Coordinator

$30 - $33/Yr

Gift of Hope - Itasca, IL

Full-time

Itasca, IL

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Coordinates the placement of organs from deceased donors via the national organ allocation system; Assists in the machine perfusion of deceased donor kidneys.

Responsibilities

• Work a night shift 7PM - 7AM
• Advance Gift of Hope's mission, vision and core values: providing compassionate service, contributing to outstanding teams and engaging as one of our passionate people committed to a positive culture that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.
• 12 hour on-call responsibilities to coordinate organ placement.
• Assist in hypothermic machine perfusion of deceased donor kidneys.
• Call transplant centers to allocate organs in accordance with OPTN/UNOS policy; document the disposition of these organs.
• Utilize DonorNet and Gift of Hope electronic charting software to disseminate donor information, organ offer notification and accurate documentation of placement efforts.
• Identify, document, and communicate essential clinical information to associated Gift of Hope staff, transplant center staff, and administrators.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in one of the Health Sciences, or Certification in one of the Health Sciences with a minimum of two years' experience such as: RN, EMT/Paramedic, Respiratory Therapist, or Certified Surgical Technologist, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with interpretation of lab values, diagnostic testing, and medical terminology.
• Experience working with and understanding sterile technique.
• Basic computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to ensure machine perfusion is performed under sterile conditions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance options for full-time employees.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
• Tuition Reimbursement up to the IRS-allowed maximum.
• Personalized learning and educational development opportunities.
• Monthly cell phone and internet stipends.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Annual Employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Accounts to support wellness needs.
• Support and counseling for personal, work financial or family needs through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and our partnership with Critical Incident Stress Consultants (CISC).