Organ Donation Coordinator, RN / Respiratory Therapist

ConnectLife

. Evaluate imminent death referrals for organ donation potential .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeWilliamsville • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $0 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in organ donation processes, including evaluation, authorization, and recovery activities, while ensuring compliance with medical and legal requirements. Possesses strong communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders and provide education on organ donation.

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Organ Procurement ManagementEmergency Medicine ExperienceMedical Terminology KnowledgeInterpersonal Communication SkillsNYS Driver's License

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Hard Skills

Organ Donation EvaluationDonor Management GuidelinesData Entry ProficiencyCritical Care ExperienceRegulatory ComplianceMedical Record ReviewTime ManagementDetail OrientationProblem-Solving AbilityAdaptability

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCustomer Service FocusEmotional Control Under StressProfessional AppearanceFlexibility to Change

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Word

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate Degree in NursingCertification in Related Health Care Field

Industry Keywords

Organ DonationDonor RecoveryHospital DevelopmentTransplant SurgeryDonor Family Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate imminent death referrals for organ donation potential
Manage on-site referral, authorization, donor maintenance, and recovery activities at hospitals with potential donors
Oversee organ procurement activities from evaluation through recovery and allocation of organs
Follow donor management guidelines to maximize donor potential
Engage physicians, practitioners, transplant surgeons, the ConnectLife Medical Director, and the Administrator on call as needed
Provide ongoing education to administrative and clinical hospital staff about organ donation
Share information with potential donor families and coordinate authorization with the authorizing individual
Ensure medical and legal requirements are met before donor surgery
Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies and ConnectLife policies
Maintain donor records
Follow up on pre- and post-recovery donor lab work, cultures, autopsies, and related items
Provide feedback to donor hospitals, donor families, and others
Participate in Hospital Development activities and Medical Record Review
Stay current on changes in organ donation and allocation
Maintain or obtain necessary certifications and education

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree or certification in nursing or related health care field required
Bachelor's degree in a related field strongly preferred
Minimum of one year emergency medicine or critical care experience strongly preferred
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate with diverse individuals
Adaptability and flexibility to change
Critical thinking and problem-solving ability
Continuous focus on customer service
Medical terminology knowledge
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and data entry
Detail-oriented and accurate under pressure
Results-oriented and highly organized
Ability to think logically, manage time, prioritize, and multitask
Ability to remain professional when making decisions and handling confidential information
Patience, focus through interruptions, and emotional control under stress
Professional appearance and demeanor
Valid NYS driver's license and reliable transportation
Ability to perform local travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Some charting, meetings, and case work may be performed remotely
Rotating schedule with 28 scheduled 12-hour shifts over a 6-week period