Department Overview:
Cascade Life Alliance serves the families of organ donors, hospital partners, transplant centers that care for recipients, and a variety of workplace partners. Our commitment to save lives through organ donation starts with support of organ donors and their families. We begin developing relationships with donor families during the potential donor’s hospitalization. We work with family members to honor their loved one and attempt to meet the diverse needs of every family we encounter. Our family support continues through the donor’s hospitalization and after, as each family copes with life after loss.
Functions as an independent practitioner, utilizing healthcare knowledge, expertise, independent industry- specific judgment and protocols to medically manage donor patients in a critical care setting. Coordinates all aspects of organ donation for lifesaving transplant in Cascade Life Alliance’s Donation Service Area (DSA) which includes 84 hospitals in Oregon, southern Washington, and southwest Idaho. Other responsibilities of the role include evaluation of potential organ donors, communication and support to donor families, evaluation and placement of organs for transplant, coordination of the organ recovery process with hospital and transplant teams. Assists those teams with the surgical recovery and transportation of organs for transplant to waiting recipients. Additionally, provides education to physicians and hospital staff regarding the donation process to optimize outcomes.
Function/Duties of Position:

JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (COMPETENCIES):

• Extensive clinical healthcare knowledge, with the ability to quickly and independently exercise sound clinical judgement and prioritization in an often stressful environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, applying a strong sense of emotional intelligence and situational awareness in all interactions.
• Flexibility with an unpredictable work schedule: ability to take extended call, function for extended hours and work productively both independently and as a team participant.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPTC certification as an Organ Donation Coordinator, required within two years of hire.
• American Board for Transplant Certification CPTC credential.
• Organ procurement coordinator experience.
• Critical care experience in pediatrics, neurosurgery, medical-surgical, cardiovascular, trauma, or emergency medicine.
• Leadership as charge or resource nurse and experience in caring for donor patients and families.

Additional Details:
The ODC works for 12-24 hour period and may travel via commercial aircraft and 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

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s of Science Degree with healthcare related focus or equivalent experience.
• 2 years recent relevant clinical or donation related experience or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s of Science Degree with healthcare related focus or equivalent experience.
• 2 years recent relevant clinical or donation related experience or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.