Transplant Coordinator I

Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) with current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) with at least two years’ experience in a critical care setting or,
• Current state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist (RT) with at least two years’ experience in a critical care setting or,
• One year of OPO experience and successful completion of Lifebanc’s Professional Development Program “Transplant Coordinator Track” or,
• One year of OPO experience and successful completion of a master’s degree in Transplantation and Donation Sciences.

Certification and Licenses

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or current state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist (RT) if required for experience.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required; certification must be approved by the American Heart Association (AHA) .

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic computer skills and working knowledge of basic equipment.
• Critical care experience to achieve hemodynamic stability in a potential organ donor as well as the ability demonstrate critical thinking to implement treatment to optimize donation.
• Ability to assume responsibility without direct supervision, multitask and to demonstrate effective decision making within the scope of assigned authority
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide range of people, including medical staff, hospital personnel and donor families.
• Ability to represent the goals and plans of the organization in a professional manner.
• Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgement.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple members of the health care team to effectively manage a potential organ donor.
• Ability to produce accurate records both written and electronic.
• Ability to work independently from a remote location, office or hospital/DCU setting.
• Current valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.

Physical Requirements

• Physical stamina, including the ability to function at full capacity for hours consecutively.
• Ability to lift amounts over 50 pounds and carry and move Lifebanc and hospital equipment.
• Ability to perform direct patient care and transfers, assisting hospital personnel.

Compensation and Benefits

When you join Lifebanc you can expect competitive salaries and a great benefit package. Our benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, health savings account, dependent care flexible spending account, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We also offer a generous paid time off program, 401(K) retirement plan, parental leave, on-site fitness facility, tuition reimbursement and more!

Lifebanc is committed to a workforce that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. We encourage qualified candidates to apply.