OPO Donor Management Coordinator 2 - University of Miami Miller School of Medicine : Job Details

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Current EmployeesIf you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please log in via Workday to apply internally. For guidance on applying for faculty or staff positions, review the provided tip sheet.The Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency | LAORA Miami, FL is seeking a full-time Donor Management Coordinator 2. This role involves coordinating and managing cadaver donors for organ procurement, including on-call responsibilities. The coordinator directs clinical support for potential donors, educates healthcare professionals on organ procurement, reports to regulatory agencies like UNOS, and participates in clinical research.Core Job Functions

• Respond on-site to potential donor referrals across Donor Service Area Hospitals in Dade, Monroe, Broward, Collier, Palm Beach, St. Lucie counties, and the Bahamas.
• Communicate with the AOC to evaluate donation suitability based on hospital charts, health status, staff dialogue, and physical exams.
• Assess potential cadaver donors to ensure they meet medical donation criteria.
• Request and interpret laboratory and diagnostic procedures for donor evaluation and management.
• Develop donor maintenance plans with the AOC and LAORA Medical Director to preserve organs.
• Coordinate donor maintenance upon brain death declaration with hospital staff.
• Report relevant clinical information to AOC and Medical Director promptly.
• Ensure organs are preserved appropriately from brain death or consent, following protocols and statutes.
• Participate in Donation after Cardiac Death (DCD), collaborating with hospital staff.
• Perform on-call duties in 12-hour shifts, responding to clinical activities as scheduled.
• Perform advanced clinical procedures, e.g., arterial and central venous line placement.
• Mentor and precept new clinical staff.
• Support clinical activities for DMC I and Referral Responders.

Administrative

• Coordinate with hospital personnel and families for informed consent, adhering to Florida law and policies.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and maintain IT proficiency for data entry.
• Communicate with Medical Examiners and transplant centers for organ donation and placement.
• Maintain activity logs, document clinical information, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Complete UNOS forms and conduct donor chart audits as needed.

Educational

• Support family grief support and post-donation care programs.
• Educate hospital staff and the community about organ donation through in-services and outreach.
• Participate in seminars, workshops, and maintain licensure.

Research

• Assist in data collection for research publications and initiatives.
• Participate in organ/tissue allocation for research when appropriate.
• Stay current with clinical knowledge and research publications.

Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to communicable diseases with proper OSHA precautions.
• Occasional organ, blood, and tissue transfers.
• Extended travel, including long drives and air transportation, for organ evaluation and recovery.

Core Requirements

• Associate's degree in nursing or a medical-related field from an accredited university.
• Three years of Critical Care/Intensive Care experience or 1 year of OPO experience.
• Relevant certifications/licenses preferred: CPTC, RN, CRT, MD, EMT/Paramedic, with ACLS, PALS, BLS.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including medical, dental, tuition remission, and more. UHealth, the University of Miami Health System, provides leading-edge patient care and research. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, encouraging females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Job status: Full-time, Staff; Pay Grade: H11.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care