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

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.  We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. 

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.  Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 

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 arrange 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, provide follow up information, and maintain all documentation needed to 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 insures discard of out-dated supplies. 
• Attends and participates in required team meetings.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.