Department Overview:

Ranked the No. 1 Hospital in Oregon by the U.S. News & World Report, we pride ourselves in not only serving our community with the highest of accolades, but pushing a multifaceted mission that strives of excellence within the OHSU Culture. Find out more here: https://www.ohsu.edu/about/ohsu-vision-mission-and-values and https://youtu.be/6C-lws1q5cY

OHSU is hiring! We offer a variety of benefits on top of joining a thriving organization:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage at low or no cost to employees
• Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
• Several retirement plans to choose from! – Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan and University Pension Plan, voluntary savings plans (403b and 457b)
• Up to 200 hours (equal to 25 full days) a year of paid time off
• 96 hours of sick leave a year (prorated for part-time employees)
• Commuter subsidies
• Tuition reimbursement
• Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits
• Annual Raises
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses
• Growth/Development Opportunities

Function/Duties of Position:

• Uses independent judgment and established parameters to screen for potential organ, tissue, and eye donation in all DSA hospitals; conducts donor management in ICU; places organs for transplant and assists with organ recovery; completes required documentation and donor follow up in a timely manner.
• Partners with colleagues across all departments of the OPO to ensure effective interdisciplinary teamwork to optimize donation outcomes throughout the DSA including a collaborative approach to authorization, hospital development, and organ recovery processes.
• Communicates effectively with external partners, including:
  • Provides real-time education to hospital staff about the donation process.
  • Collaborates with transplant centers and transplant teams through the allocation and recovery process.
• Participates in meetings as requested by the department manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the AOC and CLA leadership.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's of Science Degree with healthcare related focus or equivalent experience.
• 3-years recent relevant clinical or donation related experience or equivalent.
• Extensive clinical healthcare knowledge base, with the ability to quickly and independently exercise sound clinical judgement in an often stressful environment.
• Excellent communication skills, flexible, highly motivated, a good team member with a positive attitude.
• Must be able to work in an adaptive fashion with a wide range of professional and nonprofessional constituents including but not limited to governmental officials, students, healthcare staff and the public.
• Must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.
• Compliance with Code of Conduct, Respect in the workplace and Applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to position, department or OHSU as a whole
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• American Board for Transplant Certification CPTC credential
• Organ procurement coordinator experience
• Direct patient care experience in a critical care environment
• CPTC certification as an Organ Donation Coordinator
  • Required within two years of hire

Additional Details:

• The ODC works for 12-24 hour period and may travel via commercial aircraft and vehicle.
• Clinical call for 24 hour periods and be able to function for extended hours in an intense, high-paced environment.
• Must be able to lift 80 lbs.
• Have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.

All are welcome: Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.