Tissue Donation Coordinator 1

Infinite Legacy is a nonprofit organ procurement organization (OPO) serving almost 10 million people in Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington, DC. We facilitate organ, eye and tissue donation and educate people about the critical importance of registering to be a donor. Infinite Legacy works with 68 hospitals and eight transplant centers to decrease the number of people waiting for a lifesaving transplant. We are passionate about giving life and restoring hope while honoring the legacy and generosity of donors and providing care to their families. Infinite Legacy was created in 2023, as a merge of the Washington Regional Transplant Community and The Living Legacy Foundation of Maryland.

Under the supervision of the Regional Clinical Manager, Donor Services - Tissue, or appropriate designee, and in accordance with established procedures, the Tissue Donation Coordinator 1 (TDC 1) receives incoming calls for organ and tissue donor referrals. The Tissue Donation Coordinator 1 is responsible for evaluating medical suitability of potential donors utilizing medical information gathered in screening and in medical record review. The Tissue Donation Coordinator 1 collaborates with hospital personnel, Medical Examiner, and Tissue Recovery team members to coordinate the logistics of tissue recovery. Position requires 3 (12 hour) shifts per week, and a minimum of 2 on-call shifts per month. Shifts are 0700-1900 or 1900-0700, must be able to work overnight, weekends and holidays. Must be flexible. Remote work potential.

Answer all incoming organ and tissue referrals in a timely and professional manner. Evaluates medical suitability of potential tissue donors utilizing information from medical records, laboratory and diagnostic tests, medical and social history provided by the legal next of kin, and physical examinations. May interact with hospital personnel, medical examiner, and funeral home staff to obtain this information. Thoroughly review hospital records and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to identify pertinent clinical history. Presents tissue donor evaluations, as appropriate, to affiliated tissue processing and/or research agencies. Completes all necessary documentation in the potential donor record. All other general duties assigned.