Organ Donation Coordinator - Night Shift

Company: HonorBridge
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Are you a person who is interested in working to save a life every day, making a tremendous contribution to your community, or becoming part of someone's legacy? If so, HonorBridge is seeking a positive, energetic, and highly motivated individual to join our team. HonorBridge is the largest Organ Procurement Organization in North Carolina. We partner with hospitals, transplant centers and other partners to coordinate the organ and tissue donation process. We are passionate about inspiring our community to register as organ and tissue donors and provide support to the families of those who give the gift of life. Job Summary: Due to growth, HonorBridge is recruiting for an Organ Donation Coordinator. The Organ Donation Coordinator facilitates organ donation by evaluating referrals and managing the entire organ donor process including medical management of the donor, organ allocation and overseeing organ recovery. The ideal candidate has experience in critical care, the ability to function in high-pressure situations and knowledge of an operating room environment. This position requires (3)16-hour call days a week. Individuals work shifts (8am to midnight) and night shifts (5pm-9am). All ODC's are required to work both day and night shifts. In addition, there is a minimum requirement to work nights and weekends based on a points system. Individuals must be prepared to be onsite at Duke Hospital, UNC Medical Center, Rex Healthcare, or Wake Med Raleigh Campus within one hour from notification when on call. Note that Organ Donation Coordinator's are activated to sites depending on daily activity. Geographic distance is taken into consideration for assignments. Organ Donation Coordinators should anticipate travel every shift. What you'll be doing: Facilitates organ donation Oversees donor management process. Initiates donor management orders to achieve hemodynamic stability and optimize organ function, consulting with Medical Director and Organ AOC as needed. Evaluates organ suitability by obtaining consultations from medical specialties, ordering tests and procedures, and interpreting results. Coordinates case dynamics, discusses significant events and issues with the Organ AOC Directs and maximizes organ recovery process. Ensures organ recovery is completed in accordance with hospital policy. Communicates information specific to recovery process to hospital and transplant staff. Performs necessary follow-up specific to the recovery process. Triages organ referrals from the HonorBridge answering service. Facilitates open communication between the HonorBridge answering service and hospital staff. Initiates action and oversees logistics associated with organ referral process. Evaluates potential candidates for organ donation. Assesses and analyzes patient history, hospital course, laboratory values, and other pertinent clinical information used to determine suitability for donation. Discusses organ suitability with Organ AOC and Medical Director Fosters open communication with hospital staff, communicates with care team about plan of care, hemodynamic stability, and actions needed to preserve the option of donation. Completes documentation. Reviews completed electronic donor record for accuracy. Utilizes medical information from remote or onsite EMR access to obtain and review available medical records. Maintains confidentiality of all patient and donor/recipient information Actively assists with the HonorBridge quality assurance process. Serves as a technical resource for organ referrals and donors. Assists with the e-chart completion process. Maintains ongoing relationships with all levels of hospital staff and physicians. Works with Hospital Development Specialists to educate hospital staff about organ donation. Responds to administrative duties to include internal and external communication, projects and QA. Physical Requirements: Lifting and/or carrying Lifting and/or carrying Lifting and/or carrying Travel: Extensive automobile travel within service area and may travel in light aircraft as required. What we are looking for: A medical/clinical background with critical care experience Minimum four years in a clinical environment strongly preferred. Associate degree or RN licensure required. Bachelor's Degree preferred with a concentration in healthcare. Certification and/or Registration: ABTC certification (CPTC) required within 2 years of eligibility. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology Demonstrated ability to manage stress. Demonstrated ability to function in high-pressure situations. Knowledge of operating room environment What's in it for you? A chance to save a life! Medical, Dental, Vision insurance Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts A matching retirement plan, Paid Sick and Vacation time. Travel Reimbursement for Mileage Hotel Direct Pay Incentive pay for extra shifts Licensure/Certification Reimbursement Annual Incentive Pay for organization performance Life Balance Account Reimbursement Professional Development and Growth Plus, a lot more!

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