Organ Placement Coordinator

Overview and Responsibilities

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff connects professionals with flexible temporary opportunities across clinical, allied health, administrative, IT, and other fields. With full-time, part-time, per diem, and long-term assignments, you can enjoy the flexibility of temporary work while benefiting from the support and resources of a world-renowned health system.

Johns Hopkins Health System is hiring for an Organ Placement Coordinator.

Schedule:

• Will be scheduled as needed
• Shifts: 12 - 24 hours; 8am-8pm or 8pm-8am
• Up to 3 12-hour shifts per week
• Weekend shifts are 24 hours; 8am-8pm or 8pm-8am as needed
• Overnight, weekend, and holiday availability is required.
• Additional coverage may be requested as needed; 4 hours or more.

Location:

• 100% remote
• Equipment will not be provided by the department
  • Candidate must provide their own computer equipment, cell phone and home internet
• Candidates are required to hold permanent residence in one of the following states:
  • Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Delaware, Washington D.C., or Florida

Pay Rate:

• $43-45 per hour

Key Responsibilities:

• Working with transplant surgeons, transplant coordinators, and other clinical staff, the coordinator communicates donor information, helps facilitate organ allocation, and arranges transportation for organs, specimens, recovery teams, and other personnel.
• Receive and coordinate potential and accepted organ offers, communicating relevant donor information to transplant surgeons, transplant coordinators, and other clinical personnel.
• Collaborate with on-call transplant RN coordinators and clinical teams to facilitate organ allocation and support donor management.
• Communicate information about donor organ function and visualization to the appropriate team members.
• Arrange ground and air transportation for recovery teams, perfusionists, specimens, organs, and other personnel.
• Coordinate the logistics of import organ donor cases, including documentation and follow-up with the appropriate parties.
• Support research allocation by coordinating with research partners and recovery teams.
• Follow Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) and United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) policies for organ allocation.
• Use relevant electronic systems and communication tools to manage cases and share information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, EMS, healthcare studies, or biology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four or more years of relevant experience in the medical field or health sciences. Equivalent work experience may be considered in place of education.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and human anatomy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced healthcare environment, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage conflict and think creatively.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules, responsibilities, and priorities.
• Transplant or organ procurement organization (OPO) experience is preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records and DonorNet is preferred.
• Reliable internet access and the ability to work remotely.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.