Organ Procurement Coordinator - Transplant Clinic - Full Time - Jeff Hwy

This job responds to all calls for organs offered to the Multi‑Organ Transplant Institute. Evaluates medical management of donors and verifies consent. Communicates with physicians and surgeons to obtain acceptance of organ, preserves organ, arranges transportation and transports organ. Completes all required administrative duties and maintains compliance with all regulatory requirements related to organ procurement and transplant. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all‑inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion. Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent Preferred: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Work Experience Required: 3 years in a clinical or surgical setting Preferred: Clinical Organ Procurement experience Certifications Preferred: Eligibility for or current State Board of Nursing Licensure in the state of practice American Board of Transplant Coordinators (ABTC) Certification as Clinical Transplant Coordinator Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information. Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally. Must be proficient with Windows‑style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to and experience working independently of direct supervision, setting priorities, and managing time. Ability to and experience maintaining confidentiality. Working knowledge of technological resources, including email, internet, and Microsoft Office applications. Knowledge of medical terminology. Ability to work flexible schedule, such as nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, extended hours, on‑call, etc. Job Duties Responds to organ offer calls for the Multi‑Organ Transplant Institute. Communicates organ offers with appropriate parties and arranges donor organ recovery. Participates in the recovery of cadaveric and living donor organs with transplant surgical staff. Transports CAD donor organs, blood and tissue specimens. Performs all organ listings, emergent listings, wait list status changes & recertifications, and removals as indicated by regulatory requirements and organ‑specific transplant coordinators. Responds to all inquiries for donor information, provides follow‑up information, and maintains all documentation needed for regulatory compliance and organ acquisition billing. Maintains donor related information in transplant database, completes Kidney transplant TIEDI forms, and assists blood bank in maintaining inventory of stored donor blood vessels in compliance with UNOS requirements. Maintains procurement supply levels, orders new supplies and ensures discard of outdated supplies. Attends and participates in required team meetings. Other related duties as required. Physical and Environmental Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. more than 8 hours a day, on call availability, etc.). Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ochsner Health