The listed job location of Bellevue, WA reflects the location of our headquarters.

The primary working location for this role will be Seattle, WA.

 

The Organ Donation Coordinator (ODC) supports the mission, goals, and strategic plan of LifeCenter Northwest by evaluating organ donor referrals, conducting medical evaluation on potential organ donors, and developing a plan with the healthcare team to maintain the option of donation. The ODC supports the Organ Recovery Coordinators with organ donor cases, with oversight facilitates donation after circulatory arrest donation (DCD) process, communicates and documents Medical Examiner or Coroner conversations and release for donation. The ODC works closely with the Donation and Family Advocates (DFA) and ORC with compassionate family conversations and conducts Uniform Donor Risk Assessment Interview (UDRAI) with potential donor families. The ODC also supports in the operating room by performing organ perfusion and packaging and labeling of recovered organs.  All these above actions are done pursuant to LifeCenter Northwest standard operating procedures (SOPs), CMS regulations, UNOS policy, and AOPO standards.

 

• Response to ventilated referrals


• Organ donor suitability


• Family Interactions and authorization/disclosure


• Uniform Donor Risk Assessment Interview (UDRAI)


• Clinical and regulatory requirements and documentation


• ME/Coroner Contact


• Blood and Ancillary Test Collection


• Organ Preservation and Packaging


• Donation After Circulatory Death (DCD) Case Support


• Interdepartmental Collaboration

 

BEHAVIORAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee in this position must uphold the core values of LifeCenter; these include:

• Integrity: We are trustworthy, reliable, respectful, and accountable.


• Collaboration: We work in partnership with others, seeking to understand and be understood, and finding common ground and shared goals to build upon together.


• Courage: We take personal responsibility and face challenges head-on.


• Service: Through professionalism and dedication, we honor our commitment to serve others and our obligation to be good stewards of the gift of life.

 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced EMT, Paramedic, Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapy with BLS and ACLS certifications, or similar background/certifications and/or OPO experience. 


• Requires a valid driver’s license and access to an insured automobile or the ability to arrive and depart from work- and work-related functions at expected times.


• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or applicable medical or religious exemption will be required as a condition of employment upon offer.