INFINITE LEGACY·Falls Church, Virginia
The Clinical Recovery Coordinator manages the medical suitability evaluation and clinical management of organ and tissue donors. They coordinate the operative recovery phase and collaborate with hospital staff and donor families to facilitate the donation process.
Are you passionate about making a real difference? At Infinite Legacy, every role helps save and heal lives through organ, eye, and tissue donation. We are a community driven by compassion, integrity, trust, belonging, and innovation—honoring donors and their families while bringing hope and healing to recipients. Join us and be part of meaningful work that impacts lives every day!
Join our team Organ Recovery Team as a Clinical Recovery Coordinator 1. As a Clinical Recovery Coordinator I, you’ll be hands-on in the organ, eye, and tissue recovery process, ensuring every donation is carried out with skill, respect, and precision. This role is critical to turning the gift of donation into renewed lives for transplant recipients, directly supporting Infinite Legacy’s mission to save and enhance lives while honoring donors and their families.
Maintains a work schedule of 36-48 hours per week. Additional shifts can be picked up during times of high activity or based on departmental needs.
Working 12 hours day or night shift, with potential for a prolonged timeframe due to travel or at employees' discretion.
Evaluates medical suitability of potential organ and/or tissue donors, utilizing information from medical records, history and physical examination, and current health status.
Collaborates with the host hospital’s medical staff and medical director to direct the clinical management of potential organ and/or tissue donors.
Requests and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests needed for evaluation of suitability and clinical management of potential organ and/or tissue donors.
Works closely with the Family Services Coordinators in offering potential donor families the option of donation in an appropriate and sensitive manner. May obtain informed consent in accordance with State and local Law and established organizational policies. Be proficient at presenting the opportunity of donation to the legal next-of-kin. Act as professional resource to the family regarding the opportunity of organ and tissue donation.
Collaborates with the Donor Services Center staff to facilitate all aspects of the organ/tissue donation process, to include communications regarding organ/tissue suitability, coordination of transportation and other logistics for local and outside recovery programs and planning for operative phase of recovery.
Coordinates with Tissue Recovery team to facilitate all aspects of the organ/tissue recovery process, including all documentation requirements, Medical Examiner clearance, and coordination of the recovery site.
In conjunction with the Donor Services Center staff, coordinates and participates in all aspects of long-distance organ donor recoveries.
Assists the Hospital Services and Family Services departments with donor follow-up activities as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
We offer overtime opportunities and shift and weekend differentials to help you maximize your earnings.
Join our team today and experience a workplace that truly values you!
This position requires employees to be fully vaccinated and be able to provide proof.
Requires at least 2 years of emergency or critical care experience and a background as an RN, Paramedic, or Respiratory Therapist. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and the ability to handle physically demanding tasks and high-stress family interactions.
Market context
In Virginia, nursing-related roles are typically supported by steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for both patient-care experience and current credentials, and this role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and one of several entry pathways such as CNA, EMT-B, Medical Assistant graduate status, or nursing program progress. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and clinical hours before applying.