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Position Summary:
Summary:
Coordinates the evaluation, authorization, medical management, surgical recovery and distribution of organs for transplantation or research from deceased organ donors; works with other departments and hospital or transplant teams to facilitate the recovery of organs and tissues for transplantation or research.
Starting compensation range for this position: 0 - {lpl:Position.Zone2PayZone]
Our Benefits:
In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:
- Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance options for full-time employees
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan - 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement up to the IRS-allowed maximum
- Personalized learning and educational development opportunities
- Monthly cell phone and internet stipends
- Paid Parental Leave
- Annual Employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Accounts to support wellness needs
- Support and counseling for personal, work financial or family needs through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and our partnership with Critical Incident Stress Consultants (CISC)
Essential Functions:
Responsibilities:
The following essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Advance Gift of Hope's mission, vision and core values: providing compassionate service, contributing to outstanding teams and engaging as one of our passionate people committed to a positive culture that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. Adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.
- Conduct evaluations of potential organ and tissue donors through review of hospital records to determine medical eligibility/suitability
- Document required clinical information in a clear and concise manner
- Communicate effectively with internal and external partners to facilitate the donation process
- Communicate effectively with families of potential organ and tissue donors to provide information and support
- Obtain and document authorization for organ and tissue donation
- Coordinate the clinical management of deceased organ donors
- Identify, document and communicate required clinical information to associated Gift of Hope staff, transplant center staff, and administrators
- Coordinate medical management of potential donors with anesthesia staff to ensure appropriate hemodynamic status while in the OR
- Coordinate the surgical recovery and distribution of deceased donor organs for transplantation or research
- Package and label organs for transplantation or research according to policy
- Participate in departmental quality assurance initiatives, meetings, educational activities and required training as assigned
- Participate in training and mentoring new ORC staff and associated department staff as assigned
- Promote an environment that supports quality assurance and performance improvement by facilitating the timely identification and reporting of Opportunities for Improvement including discovered opportunities for improvement, deviations, reported complaints, and other adverse events, and foster a non-punitive Quality culture focused on continuous process improvement
- Actively contribute to a culture of cybersecurity awareness
- Protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization's information assets by following established security policies and procedures, completing all required cybersecurity training on time, reporting potential security issues promptly, and practicing secure handling of data, systems, and credentials in day-to-day activities. Must follow security policies, protect organizational data, and report potential security issues.
- Complete all required administrative tasks, training and honor commitments to meet individual and organizational needs in a timely manner
- Actively engage in learning and professional development opportunities and collaborate with supervisor to establish and maintain written short and longterm professional development goals
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education and Training Required
The following identifies the minimum education and training required to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Associate's degree in healthcare-related field (RN, RT, or other) with a minimum of 1 year work experience in a critical care setting; Bachelors-prepared critical care nurse preferred
- Other candidates may be considered on an individual basis at the discretion of management, dependent on aligned job experience
Experience and Skills
The following indicates the minimum skills and experience required to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Experience in the delivery of critical care medicine
- Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with families of potential donors to present the option of organ and tissue donation
- Ability to achieve and maintain competency in clinical and technical skills required to facilitate organ and tissue donation and transplantation
- Ability to communicate the organ/tissue donation process to potential donor families and external partners
- Ability to develop and maintain proficiency with ICU/OR equipment
- Ability to function effectively with minimal supervision
- Ability to coordinate the activities of self and others in an environment where priorities change quickly
- Basic computer skills
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Ability to work outside normal business hours
- 12-hour shifts including day shifts, night shifts, weekends and holidays as assigned; shifts extending beyond 12-hours when responsibilities warrant
- Ability to respond to dispatches in a timely manner and arrive to work sites as assigned
- Ability to move donor from cart to bed with assistance
- Ability to stand, bend, stoop and kneel to perform job functions
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. of equipment from ground level to table-top level, and to push/pull 75 lbs. on a roller cart
- Fine motor skills to perform essential clinical and technical skills required
- Ability to learn and use technology such as computers, mobile devices and medical equipment and related software for communication, documentation and clinical purposes
- Ability to see, hear, speak and communicate effectively
- Ability to use personal cell phone for business purposes
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee while performing the essential functions of the job.
- Office environment
- Hospital clinical environment, including all clinical practice and patient care areas
- 12-hour on-call shifts
- Access to reliable transportation to travel to multiple locations in one day within Illinois and northwest Indiana. (Must have valid driver's license and auto insurance if driving personal automobile.)
- Travel by car and occasionally by plane to hospitals and other meeting locations within Gift of Hope's service area
- Occasional travel outside the service area by car or plane to assigned conferences or meetings
- Carry a personal cell phone to be accessible outside regular business hours
This job description is intended to describe the essential job functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of the job. Other functions may be assigned by the supervisor and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time at its discretion.
Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and does not discriminate with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, family medical history or genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on an individual's job-related qualifications and abilities.
Position Summary:
Summary:
Coordinates the evaluation, authorization, medical management, surgical recovery and distribution of organs for transplantation or research from deceased organ donors; works with other departments and hospital or transplant teams to facilitate the recovery of organs and tissues for transplantation or research.
Starting compensation range for this position: 0 - {lpl:Position.Zone2PayZone]
Our Benefits:
In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:
- Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance options for full-time employees
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan - 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement up to the IRS-allowed maximum
- Personalized learning and educational development opportunities
- Monthly cell phone and internet stipends
- Paid Parental Leave
- Annual Employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Accounts to support wellness needs
- Support and counseling for personal, work financial or family needs through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and our partnership with Critical Incident Stress Consultants (CISC)
Essential Functions:
Responsibilities:
The following essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Advance Gift of Hope's mission, vision and core values: providing compassionate service, contributing to outstanding teams and engaging as one of our passionate people committed to a positive culture that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. Adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.
- Conduct evaluations of potential organ and tissue donors through review of hospital records to determine medical eligibility/suitability
- Document required clinical information in a clear and concise manner
- Communicate effectively with internal and external partners to facilitate the donation process
- Communicate effectively with families of potential organ and tissue donors to provide information and support
- Obtain and document authorization for organ and tissue donation
- Coordinate the clinical management of deceased organ donors
- Identify, document and communicate required clinical information to associated Gift of Hope staff, transplant center staff, and administrators
- Coordinate medical management of potential donors with anesthesia staff to ensure appropriate hemodynamic status while in the OR
- Coordinate the surgical recovery and distribution of deceased donor organs for transplantation or research
- Package and label organs for transplantation or research according to policy
- Participate in departmental quality assurance initiatives, meetings, educational activities and required training as assigned
- Participate in training and mentoring new ORC staff and associated department staff as assigned
- Promote an environment that supports quality assurance and performance improvement by facilitating the timely identification and reporting of Opportunities for Improvement including discovered opportunities for improvement, deviations, reported complaints, and other adverse events, and foster a non-punitive Quality culture focused on continuous process improvement
- Actively contribute to a culture of cybersecurity awareness
- Protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization's information assets by following established security policies and procedures, completing all required cybersecurity training on time, reporting potential security issues promptly, and practicing secure handling of data, systems, and credentials in day-to-day activities. Must follow security policies, protect organizational data, and report potential security issues.
- Complete all required administrative tasks, training and honor commitments to meet individual and organizational needs in a timely manner
- Actively engage in learning and professional development opportunities and collaborate with supervisor to establish and maintain written short and longterm professional development goals
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education and Training Required
The following identifies the minimum education and training required to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Associate's degree in healthcare-related field (RN, RT, or other) with a minimum of 1 year work experience in a critical care setting; Bachelors-prepared critical care nurse preferred
- Other candidates may be considered on an individual basis at the discretion of management, dependent on aligned job experience
Experience and Skills
The following indicates the minimum skills and experience required to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Experience in the delivery of critical care medicine
- Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with families of potential donors to present the option of organ and tissue donation
- Ability to achieve and maintain competency in clinical and technical skills required to facilitate organ and tissue donation and transplantation
- Ability to communicate the organ/tissue donation process to potential donor families and external partners
- Ability to develop and maintain proficiency with ICU/OR equipment
- Ability to function effectively with minimal supervision
- Ability to coordinate the activities of self and others in an environment where priorities change quickly
- Basic computer skills
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Ability to work outside normal business hours
- 12-hour shifts including day shifts, night shifts, weekends and holidays as assigned; shifts extending beyond 12-hours when responsibilities warrant
- Ability to respond to dispatches in a timely manner and arrive to work sites as assigned
- Ability to move donor from cart to bed with assistance
- Ability to stand, bend, stoop and kneel to perform job functions
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. of equipment from ground level to table-top level, and to push/pull 75 lbs. on a roller cart
- Fine motor skills to perform essential clinical and technical skills required
- Ability to learn and use technology such as computers, mobile devices and medical equipment and related software for communication, documentation and clinical purposes
- Ability to see, hear, speak and communicate effectively
- Ability to use personal cell phone for business purposes
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee while performing the essential functions of the job.
- Office environment
- Hospital clinical environment, including all clinical practice and patient care areas
- 12-hour on-call shifts
- Access to reliable transportation to travel to multiple locations in one day within Illinois and northwest Indiana. (Must have valid driver's license and auto insurance if driving personal automobile.)
- Travel by car and occasionally by plane to hospitals and other meeting locations within Gift of Hope's service area
- Occasional travel outside the service area by car or plane to assigned conferences or meetings
- Carry a personal cell phone to be accessible outside regular business hours
This job description is intended to describe the essential job functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of the job. Other functions may be assigned by the supervisor and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time at its discretion.
Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and does not discriminate with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, family medical history or genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on an individual's job-related qualifications and abilities.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in organ recovery coordinator jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in nursing, healthcare, or a related clinical field
- Active RN license or equivalent clinical credential in the state of employment
- Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC) credential or eligibility to sit for the exam
- Experience in critical care, emergency medicine, or donor management settings
- Ability to respond on-call and travel to donor hospitals on short notice
- Knowledge of UNOS policies, organ allocation protocols, and donor evaluation criteria
Tips for Your Organ Recovery Coordinator Job Search
Tailor your resume to procurement protocols
Highlight your direct experience with donor evaluation, consent processes, and coordination with surgical recovery teams. Hiring managers for these roles scan for familiarity with the specific clinical workflow, so generic nursing or allied health language won't stand out the way procurement-specific language will.
Get your CPTC credential before applying
The Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator credential signals readiness to organ procurement organizations and transplant centers. Many postings list it as preferred or required, and candidates who hold it move faster through screening than those who plan to pursue it after hiring.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists organ recovery coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target OPOs by UNOS region strategically
Organ procurement organizations are assigned by UNOS region, so openings cluster where transplant volume is highest. Search by region rather than city to catch roles at smaller OPOs that post less frequently and face lower applicant volume than the largest urban transplant programs.
Prepare for the on-call lifestyle question
Interviewers will probe your availability for irregular hours, overnight calls, and rapid-response deployments. Walk through a specific example from clinical or coordination experience where you managed a time-sensitive situation, rather than giving a general statement about your flexibility.
Negotiate your on-call compensation separately
Base pay is only part of the offer in this role. Ask directly about on-call stipends, call-back rates, and mileage or travel reimbursement before accepting, since these vary widely across OPOs and can represent a large share of total annual compensation.
Organ Recovery Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most organ recovery coordinators?
The most active employers for organ recovery coordinators right now are Lifeshare Network, DCI Donor Services, and Infinite Legacy, and the most openings are in Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Transplant centers affiliated with large academic medical systems and independent organ procurement organizations tend to post the most consistently throughout the year.
How do you become an organ recovery coordinator?
Start by earning a clinical degree in nursing, respiratory therapy, or a related allied health field and gaining direct experience in critical care or emergency settings. From there, apply to entry-level coordinator roles at an organ procurement organization, complete your required hours, and pursue the Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator credential to advance into full independent practice.
Can you get hired as an organ recovery coordinator with little experience?
Some OPOs hire candidates with strong critical care backgrounds but no prior procurement experience, treating the coordinator role as a training position. Emphasizing your familiarity with ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and family communication in your application materials helps close the gap. Volunteer or shadow experience with an existing OPO can also strengthen a first-time application significantly.
What does the organ recovery coordinator interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen focused on clinical background and schedule availability, followed by a panel interview with senior coordinators and medical directors. Candidates are often asked to walk through a hypothetical donor case scenario to assess clinical reasoning. Some programs include a ride-along or working interview before extending a final offer.
Where can I find and apply to organ recovery coordinator jobs?
You can find and apply to organ recovery coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your credentials and location preferences, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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