In House Recovery Coordinator

In House Recovery Coordinator

Sierra Donor Services (SDS) is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic team member to join us to save lives!! Our mission at SDS is to save lives through organ and tissue donation, and we want professionals on our team that will embrace this important work!! We want people to join our team in the role of Inhouse Recovery Coordinator with previous experience as a registered nurse (RN) in an ICU or critical care setting. This position will be the onsite Organ Recovery Coordinator at Santa Rosa Memorial to facilitate all aspects of making organ donation happen.

What is an Organ Recovery Coordinator?
Using their nursing background, Organ Recovery Coordinators (ORCs) oversee the process of procuring the gift of organ donation. In collaboration with the clinical team, ORCs assess the compatibility of organs for recipients, and expedite the surgical and technical processes to package and transfer the organs for transplant quickly and safely. They work alongside hospital personnel and surgeons to facilitate the lifesaving gift of organ transplantation.

Key responsibilities this position will perform include:

• Evaluates patient suitability for organ donation by reviewing medical records and consultation with medical staff.
• Coordinates organ placement and allocation with transplant programs and surgeons.
• Coordinates and assists in the surgical recovery of organs and peri-operative management – including logistics such as arranging transportation, ensuring surgical packaging, and preparing lab specimens for shipment.
• Provides support to donor families and conducts medial/social history interviews.
• Partners with hospital leadership to improve donation metrics, protocols, and policy. Participates in committees to influence donation opportunities.
• Develops and presents hospital educational programs and status reports based upon strategic goals.
• Updates donor information into electronic medical record.
• Other duties as assigned.