Donor Procurement Coordinator - Abdominal Transplant

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Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will 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. 

This is a regular PRN position, with caregivers working remotely in Ohio on 12-hour shifts Sunday through Saturday between 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Comply with OPTN/UNOS requirements for post-transplant documentation of donor and transplant activities. 

• 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 it in to the transplant database. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Degree or diploma from an accredited school of Nursing, Respiratory Therapy or Paramedics 

• Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC) by the American Board for Transplant Certification (ABTC) within one year of hire

• One year of experience as an Organ Procurement Coordinator 

• Clinical experience in critical care nursing, organ procurement or transplant 

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN), Respiratory Therapist or Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Prior experience in donor procurement

Physical Requirements:

• Clinical, Exposure to Risk. Ability to be available 24 hours a day when assigned.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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