Donor Network of Arizona·Tempe, Arizona
Direct and oversee the organ donation and procurement process, including assessing donor suitability and managing the recovery and preservation of organs. Collaborate with medical staff and donor families to obtain informed consent and ensure compliance with legal and medical requirements.
Company DescriptionDonor Network of Arizona’s mission is to make the most of life through the gift of organ and tissue donation.
We challenge ourselves and others every day to realize Arizona's potential to save and improve lives.
Every employee at Donor Network of Arizona is responsible for embracing the organizational culture by upholding the Donor Network of Arizona’s core values of Positive Energy, Passion, and Eagerness.
Job DescriptionAbout the Organ Recovery Coordinator*This is a night shift position*As an Organ Recovery Coordinator (ORC) you will be responsible for directing, overseeing, implementing, and maximizing the organ donation and procurement process in collaboration with the advisor on call (AOC), Donor Legacy Advocate (DLA), hospital staff, physicians, and medical director as needed.The ORC is responsible for responding to heart beating ventilated referrals and assessing organ donor suitability.
For potential organ donors, the ORC is responsible for overseeing family approach regarding donation and obtaining informed consent, in collaboration with DLA staff if available, as well as performing the medical and social history interview.
Also, informing the donor family of donor designation and providing support to the family to proceed with the donor’s wishes.
This includes collaborating with hospital staff to determine appropriate timing for family counseling and approach.The ORC is responsible for donor management, meeting donor management goals, allocation of organs, medical-legal activities surrounding death-neurological or cardiovascular, medical examiner consent, compliance with hospital policies, local, state, and federal requirements, as well as overseeing organ recovery and preservation.Maintains donor records, assisting hospital development with post-donor hospital communication, providing donor family support, and communication in conjunction with donor family advocate services.Responsible for facilitating organ offers to transplant centers.Hospital development and professional education.On-Call Responsibilities:Shares 12-hour “on-call” responsibility with other organ recovery coordinators as determined by on-call schedule.Owns or has unlimited access to a motor vehicle while on call.RequirementsMinimum Education:Bachelor's Degree, RN, EMT-P, RRT or other health care certification with 2 years prior organ recovery experience, or completion of an approved educational program in donation sciences.Minimum Experience:1-2 of critical care, or 2 years of organ recoveryExcellent Human relations & Oral/written communication skillsFlexibility: unpredictable schedule (on call)Ability to handle high pressure situationsStrong work ethic with high adaptability skillsPreferred Experience: Organ Recovery, or completion of an approved educational program in donationWe OfferCompetitive Salary ($90k-$113k annually, plus shift differentials)Annual organizational incentive programMedical, dental & vision insurance & applicable wellness discountsPaid life and long-term disability insuranceVoluntary life insurance options403(b) employer match and profit sharingTuition assistance programEmployee wellness & assistance programsInclusive culture – consistently recognized as a Top Workplace in Arizona11 Recognized & Paid HolidaysTobacco-free, drug-free workplaceAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Donor Network of Arizona is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Requires a Bachelor's degree and certification as an RN, EMT-P, or RRT with 1-2 years of critical care experience or 2 years of organ recovery experience. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and the flexibility to handle an unpredictable on-call schedule.
Market context
In Arizona, critical care and organ recovery roles tend to draw steady interest because they require specialized bedside experience and comfort with irregular schedules. This position is competitive for candidates who already hold an RN, EMT-P, or RRT credential and can show strong communication skills, plus the flexibility needed for nights and on-call coverage. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and confirm whether your critical care or organ recovery background matches the posting.