Organ Donation Specialist

Overview

Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.

Position Summary

Organ Donation Specialist (RN/Critical Care EMT)

Help Give the Gift of Life

Versiti is seeking a compassionate and clinically skilled Organ Donation Specialist (RN/Critical Care EMT) to coordinate the organ donation process from donor referral through organ recovery. In this role, you'll combine critical care expertise with family advocacy, supporting donor families while collaborating with hospitals, transplant centers, and recovery teams to save lives through organ donation.

What You'll Do:

• Evaluate medical suitability and manage donor care.
• Coordinate donor screening, clinical assessment, testing, and organ allocation.
• Communicate donor information to transplant teams and recovery surgeons.
• Perform advanced clinical procedures as appropriate.
• Partner with hospitals and healthcare professionals to promote organ donation awareness.
• Ensure compliance with OPTN, CMS, HRSA, AOPO, and organizational standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement and professional development activities.

• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel within Southeastern Wisconsin. Schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Training begins on day shift and may vary slightly: the first two weeks are in office from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., followed by orientation three days per week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for about two months.

What You'll Bring:

• Graduate of an RN, NP, PA, Critical Care Paramedic, or Human Donation Science program.
• 1+ years of critical care experience required.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.

Required Licensure:

One of the following:

• Wisconsin RN License (or Compact License)
• Licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP)
• Licensed Physician Assistant (PA)
• Certified Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C)
• Valid Wisconsin Driver's License and reliable transportation.

Total Rewards Package

CompensationThe target salary is based on internal averages. Versiti sets salary ranges aligned to local markets in which the job is performed. Compensation decisions take into account internal salary averages and differentiation based on education, experience, skills, and performance. Specific salary and benefits information is shared at the time of the phone screening based on your location and qualifications.BenefitsVersiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employes are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays, Short- and Long-term disability, life insurance, 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k), voluntary programs, discount programs, others.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the organ donation process including screening for medical suitability, clinical assessment, and medical management of donor candidate, including histocompatibility and serologic testing of the donor
• Collects and documents medical data and donor medical and social history as related to the procurement process and communicates accurate and pertinent information about the donor to the transplant and/or procurement surgeons.
• Is responsible for organ allocation in accordance with prevailing organ distribution policies through OPTN and works with surgical recovery teams, operating room staff and family to determine a time for recovery.
• Meets with the potential donor family to offer donation providing emotional support during and after the donation process. Accurately obtains and completes written consent from the legal next of kin for the purposes of organ donation
• Performs clinical skills as appropriate (bronchoscopies, arterial lines, etc.)
• Assists Hospital Relations Liaisons with educating health care professionals and the public regarding organ donation; may develop, conduct, and participate in education programs for health care professionals and the public.
• Supports and demonstrates a customer service commitment to internal and external customers through adherence to Versiti customer service standards and processes.
• Maintains competence through attendance job-related continuing education.
• Actively participates and contributes in Lean and continuous improvement, contributes to quality assurance activities, proactively seeks continued professional development.
• Understands and performs to all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements set forth by AOPO (Association of Organ Procurement Organizations), OPTN, HRSA, and CMS.
• Demonstrates schedule flexibility as determined by business need, required evening, weekend and holiday work hours. Work/job related travel and reliable transportation is required.
• Demonstrates Core Values: Do Right Always, Find a Better Way, Make Results Happen and Strengthen the Team.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification
• Understands and performs in accordance with all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements
• Complies with all standard operating policies and procedures

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of one of the following programs: RN, NP, PA, Critical Care Paramedic, Human Donation Science required

Experience

• 1-3 years critical care experience required required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks required
• Flexibility to work independently and with a team. required
• Strong attention to detail. required
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to provide feedback to peers. required
• Strong conflict resolution skills, able to communicate and collaborate with others during challenging and stressful situations required
• Effective problem solving and decision making skills in high stress environment required
• Ability to listen actively and respond with empathy and sensitivity required
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and access to a vehicle required

Licenses and Certifications

• One of the following required
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
• NP - Nurse Practitioner – Licensed required
• PA - Physician Assistant required
• CCP-C - Critical Care Paramedic - Certified required
• Valid Wisconsin Driver's License and access to a vehicle required

Tools and Technology

• Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). required
• General office equipment (computer, printer, fax, copy machine, scanner) required
• Familiarity with ICU equipment (IV pumps, Ventilator, GE monitor) required