Transplant Coordinator Jobs
Transplant Coordinator jobs are open across hospitals, transplant centers, organ procurement organizations, and health systems, from entry-level clinical coordinators to senior and lead roles, with specializations in living donor coordination, deceased donor coordination, and post-transplant follow-up care. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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The Living Donor Transplant Coordinator collaborates with transplant physicians and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate and manage the care of living kidney and liver donors throughout the evaluation, donation, and post-transplant process. This role provides donor education, coordinates clinical care, maintains regulatory compliance, and supports quality improvement initiatives. Participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation may be required for planned living donor transplants through the National Kidney Registry (NKR) and other organ exchange programs.
What You Will Do
Care Coordination
- Coordinate pre- and post-donation care for living kidney and liver donors.
- Review and track diagnostic testing, laboratory results, and clinical evaluations.
- Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) and transplant databases.
- Collaborate with physicians, social workers, financial coordinators, nursing staff, and other stakeholders.
- Present donor cases to transplant review committees and support donor selection activities.
- Facilitate insurance authorizations and provide cross-coverage for transplant coordinator team members.
- Participate in committee meetings, transplant conferences, and on-call responsibilities.
- Educate prospective donors and families on the donation process, evaluation, surgery, risks, benefits, and long-term follow-up requirements.
- Develop and maintain educational materials.
- Serve as a resource for patients, families, clinical staff, and external providers.
- Escalate donor concerns and questions as appropriate.
- Collect, prepare, and submit transplant-related data to UNOS, OPTN, CMS, TJC, NKR, TIEDI, and other regulatory agencies.
- Ensure compliance with program, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and performance reviews.
- Support transplant program operations, policy development, and process improvement efforts.
- Assist with onboarding and training new team members.
- Participate in transplant education and outreach activities within the community and referring provider networks.
- Travel as needed to support living donor education and program development.
- Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
- 3-5years of professional nursing experience; at least 1 year of previous transplant, outpatient, or dialysis experience highly desirable
- CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
- Current Registered Nurse License State of Illinois
Pay Range: $39.48- $65.14 per hour
Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.
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Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Full time
Shift:
Description:
Position Summary
The Living Donor Transplant Coordinator collaborates with transplant physicians and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate and manage the care of living kidney and liver donors throughout the evaluation, donation, and post-transplant process. This role provides donor education, coordinates clinical care, maintains regulatory compliance, and supports quality improvement initiatives. Participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation may be required for planned living donor transplants through the National Kidney Registry (NKR) and other organ exchange programs.
What You Will Do
Care Coordination
- Coordinate pre- and post-donation care for living kidney and liver donors.
- Review and track diagnostic testing, laboratory results, and clinical evaluations.
- Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) and transplant databases.
- Collaborate with physicians, social workers, financial coordinators, nursing staff, and other stakeholders.
- Present donor cases to transplant review committees and support donor selection activities.
- Facilitate insurance authorizations and provide cross-coverage for transplant coordinator team members.
- Participate in committee meetings, transplant conferences, and on-call responsibilities.
- Educate prospective donors and families on the donation process, evaluation, surgery, risks, benefits, and long-term follow-up requirements.
- Develop and maintain educational materials.
- Serve as a resource for patients, families, clinical staff, and external providers.
- Escalate donor concerns and questions as appropriate.
- Collect, prepare, and submit transplant-related data to UNOS, OPTN, CMS, TJC, NKR, TIEDI, and other regulatory agencies.
- Ensure compliance with program, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and performance reviews.
- Support transplant program operations, policy development, and process improvement efforts.
- Assist with onboarding and training new team members.
- Participate in transplant education and outreach activities within the community and referring provider networks.
- Travel as needed to support living donor education and program development.
- Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
- 3-5years of professional nursing experience; at least 1 year of previous transplant, outpatient, or dialysis experience highly desirable
- CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
- Current Registered Nurse License State of Illinois
Pay Range: $39.48- $65.14 per hour
Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.
Benefits:
Click or copy URL to your browser www.trinity-health.org/sites/default/files/my-benefits/Health-and-Wellbeing/Compliance/Illinois-Transparency-Law/Trinity-Health-Summary-of-Benefits-Illinois-Job-Req-Discloser-Law.pdf
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in transplant coordinator jobs.
- Registered Nurse (RN) or other clinical licensure required by most hiring programs
- Experience in transplant, critical care, or organ procurement coordination
- CCTC or CPTC certification preferred or required depending on program
- Proficiency with transplant data management systems and electronic health records
- Availability for 24/7 on-call rotation as part of a transplant team
- Strong knowledge of UNOS policies and deceased or living donor evaluation processes
Tips for Your Transplant Coordinator Job Search
Tailor your resume to organ-specific experience
List the organ programs you've worked with, kidney, liver, heart, lung, directly on your resume. Hiring managers at transplant centers scan for organ-specific familiarity first, and a generic clinical coordinator resume won't stand out in this specialty.
Highlight CCTC or CPTC certification status
If you hold or are eligible for the Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator or Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator credential, place it prominently near your name. Many postings list certification as preferred or required, so burying it in a skills list costs you.
Target roles by program volume and accreditation
Large-volume transplant programs listed on UNOS often have dedicated coordinator openings at multiple experience levels. Filtering your search by program type, procurement versus post-transplant follow-up, narrows results to roles that match your actual day-to-day background.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists transplant coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Transplant coordinator interviews frequently include on-call scenario questions, organ offer calls, family consent conversations, or post-transplant complication management. Practice walking through your decision-making process out loud, using real cases you've handled, before you get to the interview stage.
Negotiate on-call and shift structure early
On-call frequency and overnight call compensation vary significantly between programs. Ask about call burden, rotation structure, and whether on-call pay is separate from base salary during your first conversation with HR, not after you've received an offer.
Transplant Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most transplant coordinators?
The companies hiring the most transplant coordinators right now include Mayo Clinic, Loyola Medicine, and The University of Kansas Health System, with the largest share of openings in California, Illinois, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Academic medical centers and large regional health systems account for a significant portion of active postings.
How many transplant coordinator jobs are remote?
About 46% of transplant coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most common in administrative coordination, donor follow-up data entry, and insurance authorization roles rather than clinical or on-call procurement positions, which require on-site presence at the hospital or organ procurement organization.
How do you become a transplant coordinator?
Most transplant coordinators start by earning a clinical license, typically as a registered nurse, and gaining experience in a high-acuity setting such as an ICU, nephrology unit, or surgical floor. From there, you transition into a transplant program in an entry-level coordinator role, learn UNOS policies and organ-specific protocols on the job, and pursue CCTC or CPTC certification once you meet the eligibility requirements.
Can you get a transplant coordinator job with limited experience?
Yes, but the path usually runs through adjacent clinical experience rather than direct transplant work. Hiring programs at smaller transplant centers or organ procurement organizations sometimes accept candidates with strong ICU, dialysis, or perioperative nursing backgrounds and train them on transplant-specific protocols. Volunteering to rotate through a transplant unit, connecting with coordinators at professional transplant society events, and studying UNOS criteria independently all strengthen a lower-experience application.
What does the transplant coordinator interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen from HR covering availability, licensure, and on-call flexibility. A panel interview with the transplant program director, senior coordinators, and sometimes a surgeon follows, focused on clinical judgment, organ offer scenarios, and donor family communication. Some programs add a skills walkthrough or a written case scenario before extending an offer. References from transplant or critical care colleagues carry significant weight at this stage.
Where can I find and apply to transplant coordinator jobs?
You can find and apply to transplant coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from transplant centers, hospitals, and organ procurement organizations across the United States. Search for roles that match your organ-specific background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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