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Organ Placement Coordinator

Role overview

Summary

The Organ Placement Coordinator role at Johns Hopkins Health System focuses on coordinating organ allocation and transportation logistics. You will work closely with transplant surgeons and clinical teams to manage donor information and support organ recovery efforts.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing, EMS, healthcare studies, or biology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Four or more years of relevant experience in the medical field or health sciences.
  • Knowledge of basic medical terminology and human anatomy.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced healthcare environment, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Communicate donor information and facilitate organ allocation with transplant surgeons and clinical staff.
  • Receive and coordinate potential and accepted organ offers, sharing relevant information with the clinical team.
  • Arrange transportation for recovery teams, specimens, organs, and other personnel.
  • Support research allocation by coordinating with research partners and recovery teams.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Detail Oriented
  • Non-Verbal Communication
  • Multitasking
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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Johns Hopkins Medicine

  • Hospitals & Health Systems
  • XLarge
  • 10,001+
Johns Hopkins Medicine is a governing structure for the University’s School of Medicine and the health system, coordinating their research, teaching, patient care, and related enterprises. The Johns Hopkins Hospital opened in 1889, followed four years later by the university’s School of Medicine, revolutionizing medical practice, teaching, and research in the United States. The hospital is now part of the Johns Hopkins Health System, which includes two other acute-care hospitals and additional integrated health-care delivery components, with a network of primary and specialty care practices throughout Maryland, outpatient care, long-term care, and home care. The Johns Hopkins University opened in 1876 as America’s first research university, founded for the express purpose of expanding knowledge and putting that knowledge to work for the good of humanity. Two Interconnected Institutions: Over the years, the University and Hospital have grown, and—sometimes jointly, sometimes separately—they have created affiliated organizations. The Johns Hopkins Institutions is a collective name for the University and the Johns Hopkins Health System. The Johns Hopkins University includes nine academic and research divisions, and numerous centers, institutes, and affiliated entities. Johns Hopkins Medicine is a governing structure for the University’s School of Medicine and the health system, coordinating their research, teaching, patient care, and related enterprises.

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Job description

Overview and Responsibilities:

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff connects professionals with flexible temporary opportunities across clinical, allied health, administrative, IT, and other fields. With full-time, part-time, per diem, and long-term assignments, you can enjoy the flexibility of temporary work while benefiting from the support and resources of a world-renowned health system.

Johns Hopkins Health System is hiring for an Organ Placement Coordinator.

Schedule:

  • Will be scheduled as needed
  • Shifts: 12 - 24 hours; 8am-8pm or 8pm-8am
  • Up to 3 12-hour shifts per week
  • Weekend shifts are 24 hours; 8am-8pm or 8pm-8am as needed
  • Overnight, weekend, and holiday availability is required.
  • Additional coverage may be requested as needed; 4 hours or more.

Location:

  • 100% remote
  • Equipment will not be provided by the department
    • Candidate must provide their own computer equipment, cell phone and home internet
  • Candidates are required to hold permanent residence in one of the following states:
    • Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Delaware, Washington D.C., or Florida

Pay Rate:

  • $43-45 per hour

Key Responsibilities:

  • Working with transplant surgeons, transplant coordinators, and other clinical staff, the coordinator communicates donor information, helps facilitate organ allocation, and arranges transportation for organs, specimens, recovery teams, and other personnel.
  • Receive and coordinate potential and accepted organ offers, communicating relevant donor information to transplant surgeons, transplant coordinators, and other clinical personnel.
  • Collaborate with on-call transplant RN coordinators and clinical teams to facilitate organ allocation and support donor management.
  • Communicate information about donor organ function and visualization to the appropriate team members.
  • Arrange ground and air transportation for recovery teams, perfusionists, specimens, organs, and other personnel.
  • Coordinate the logistics of import organ donor cases, including documentation and follow-up with the appropriate parties.
  • Support research allocation by coordinating with research partners and recovery teams.
  • Follow Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) and United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) policies for organ allocation.
  • Use relevant electronic systems and communication tools to manage cases and share information.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing, EMS, healthcare studies, or biology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Four or more years of relevant experience in the medical field or health sciences. Equivalent work experience may be considered in place of education.
  • Knowledge of basic medical terminology and human anatomy.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced healthcare environment, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
  • Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage conflict and think creatively.
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules, responsibilities, and priorities.
  • Transplant or organ procurement organization (OPO) experience is preferred.
  • Experience with electronic medical records and DonorNet is preferred.
  • Reliable internet access and the ability to work remotely.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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