Organ Donation Coordinator, RN / Respiratory Therapist

ConnectLife

Clinical Donation Coordinator at ConnectLife responsible for organ donor evaluation and management. Collaborating with hospitals and ensuring compliance with organ donation and recovery policies.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeWilliamsville • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take 24-hour call as a member of the organ procurement team
Evaluate imminent death referrals for organ donation potential
Manage on-site referral, authorization, donor maintenance, and recovery activities at a hospital when there is a potential donor
Oversee all organ procurement activities from evaluation through recovery along with the allocation of organs
Follow the donor management guidelines approved by the ConnectLife Medical Director to maximize donor potential
Engage physicians, practitioners, transplant surgeons, ConnectLife Medical Director, and ConnectLife Administrator on call (AOC) as resources for interventions and plan of care to maximize donor potential
Provide ongoing education to administrative and clinical hospital staff regarding the organ donation process
Assist in information-sharing activities with potential donor families and coordinate the authorization process with the authorizing individual
Ensure that all medical/legal requirements are met before donor surgery
Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies and ConnectLife policies for organ recovery
Maintain donor records to ensure compliance with regulatory bodies and ConnectLife policies
Provide follow-up on all pre and post recovery donor lab work, cultures autopsy, etc as needed
Provide feedback to the donor hospital, donor family, and others as necessary
Participate in Hospital Development activity and Medical Record Review as necessary
Remain proactive to stay informed and up to date regarding changes in the field of organ donation and allocation
Maintain/obtain any necessary certification and/or education required for the position

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 skills
Written and verbal communication skills required, including communicating with diverse individuals
Must be adaptable and flexible to change with the ability to think critically in solving problems with a continuous focus on customer service
Medical terminology required
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and data entry required
Must be detail oriented, and have the ability to remain accurate while under pressure
Must be results oriented, and highly organized with the ability to think logically, manage time effectively, prioritize and multi-task
Must have a valid NYS Drivers license and reliable transportation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance
Employer Sponsored Dental & Vision insurance
Employer Sponsored Life insurance
Paid vacation & sick time on a accrual basis beginning on day 1
401(k) after one year of service with 3% employer contribution
Employee Referral Bonuses
Mileage Reimbursement
Pet insurance
And more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

nursingemergency medicinecritical caremedical terminologydata entry

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillswritten communicationverbal communicationadaptabilityflexibilitycritical thinkingcustomer servicedetail orientedorganizational skillstime management

Certifications

Associate degree in nursingcertification in nursingBachelor’s degree in a related field