PRN Donor Procurement Coordinator - Kidney/Pancreas Transplant
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Cleveland, OH, US
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Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center integrating clinical and hospital care with research and education.
Summary:
The Donor Procurement Coordinator facilitates organ recovery and transplant by managing organ offers and ensuring compliance with regulations. Applicants need relevant healthcare degrees and certifications, along with clinical experience.
Requirements:
Credentials: Degree or diploma from an accredited school of Nursing, Respiratory Therapy or Paramedics, Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC) Certification by the American Board for Transplant Certification (ABTC) within one year of hire, Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN), Respiratory Therapist or Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic
Experience: Minimum of one year of experience as an organ procurement coordinator OR clinical experience in critical care or in the field of organ procurement or transplant, Clinical experience in critical care nursing, organ procurement or transplant
Job Description:
PRN Donor Procurement Coordinator - Kidney/Pancreas Transplant
Job Summary
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As a Donor Procurement Coordinator, you play an extremely valuable role in the facilitation of organ recovery and transplant. Your work will include taking organ offers, reviewing donors, contacting facilities, examining labs and identifying high-risk behaviors in potential donors. Once an offer is approved, you will ensure proper admission coordination. This position offers an excellent way to make a difference in the lives of patients, their families and the community every day.
A caregiver in this position works remotely (OH based), with 12-hour shift requirements.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Serve as contact for all potential offers for transplant from local, regional and national organ procurement organizations.
- Organize procurement team and dispatch team to donor site within required time frame and coordinates air or ground transportation of organs.
- Serve as resource for organ recovery and preservation and assist in training of organ preservation employees.
- Ensure compliance with OPTN/UNOS requirements.
- Orient new residents and fellows to renal procurement, renal allocation and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and present professional education programs as needed.
- Obtain, analyze and report pertinent data regarding potential donors and accepted organs for transplants.
- Abstract data and enter in transplant database.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Degree or diploma from an accredited school of Nursing, Respiratory Therapy or Paramedics
- Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC) Certification by the American Board for Transplant Certification (ABTC) within one year of hire
- Minimum of one year of experience as an organ procurement coordinator OR clinical experience in critical care or in the field of organ procurement or transplant
- Clinical experience in critical care nursing, organ procurement or transplant
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN), Respiratory Therapist or Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic
