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LVAD Organ Transplant Coordinator

Intermountain Health

Murray, UT

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$44.42–$65.70 Per Hour
SKILLS
Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Best Practices, Cardiology, Case Management, Communication Skills, Community Health, Community Support, Conference Management, Congestive Heart Failure, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Management, Discharge Plans, Documentation, Entertainment and Media, Establish Priorities, Fundraising Program, Health Plan, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Hospital, Hospital Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Needs Assessment, Nonprofit, Nursing, Nutrition, On Call, Organ Transplant, Organizational Skills, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Safety, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pharmaceutical Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Privacy Controls, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Monitoring, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Research Protocols, Retirement Plan, Standards Development, System Integration (SI), Team Building, Team Player, Theater, Time Management, TrAX (Transformation API for XML), Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan, Webinar, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Murray, UT
POSTED
Today
locationsIntermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center
time typeFull time
posted onPosted 4 Days Ago
time left to applyEnd Date: May 30, 2026 (24 days left to apply)
job requisition idR164971
*Job Description:*
The LVAD Coordinator is an RN who is responsible for the coordination of care for mechanical circulatory support patients (LVAD, impella, total artificial heart) patients and their families. This regulatory required role is a key member of the multidisciplinary MCS/transplant team who facilitates the movement of the patient and family through the advanced heart failure therapies (bridge to transplant and destination therapy) by providing individualized education, support, and coordination of services across the continuum of care. This role is responsible for clinical aspects of the MCS program including but not limited to education, patient care coordination, research, data management, quality assessment, and program development. *Why You'll Love Working Here:*
* Intermountain Medical Center is a major flagship hospital serving multiple states and known for advanced, high‑quality care.
* Located on a large, centrally positioned medical campus in the Salt Lake Valley, offering a collaborative and innovative environment.
* Work within a respected transplant and cardiac program supporting life‑saving care for complex patients.
*Benefits & Perks:*
* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
* Generous PTO and paid holidays.
* Retirement plan with employer contributions.
* Specialty training, continuing education, and professional advancement opportunities.
* Employee wellness resources and mental health support.
* Relocation‑friendly culture ideal for out‑of‑state clinicians.
*Local Attractions Within 5 Minutes:*
* *Murray Central Station* – A nearby TRAX light rail and commuter rail hub offering quick access to Salt Lake City and surrounding areas.
* *Murray Theater* – A historic Art Moderne theater on the National Register of Historic Places; a great local spot for arts and entertainment.
* *Desert Star Theater* – A beloved dinner theater featuring live performances and a fun, welcoming community vibe.
*Why Utah?*
* Close proximity to world‑class skiing, hiking, and national parks.
* Over 300 days of sunshine per year and an active, outdoors‑oriented lifestyle.
* Easy access to Salt Lake City entertainment, dining, and culture while enjoying a quieter suburban feel in Murray.
*Work Schedule:*
*Weekly Hours:* 40 hours per week
*Shift Structure:* Four 10‑hour shifts, Monday through Friday
*On‑Call Requirements:*
* One weekday on‑call shift per week: 1800–0800
*Weekend Coverage:*
* Covers weekend inpatient service every 4th weekend
* On‑call responsibilities every 4th weekend
*Scope:*
* The LVAD Coordinator manages care of the patient from referral through post-op management, discharge planning, and long term follow-up.
* Through assessment, planning, and advocacy, this role is the liaison between the advanced heart failure physicians, cardiothoracic surgeons, referring physicians, LVAD and transplant recipients and their families, and outside agencies.
* The incumbent must make independent decisions regarding various aspects of care and treatment within established protocols.
* The coordinator must perform and problem solve through stressful situations. Each coordinator may have a specialty area of focus but will be required to be knowledgeable in other specialties in order to provide on-call coverage

*Job Essentials:*
*CLINICAL:*
* Facilitates care of the end stage organ failure patient referred to transplant program.
* Coordinates patient entry and introduction to the transplant program.
* Coordinates medical, surgical, financial, psychosocial, nutrition, and pharmaceutical evaluation and on-going care needs of transplant and living donor patients.
* Participates in patient care planning and selection conference.
* Lists patients for transplant in a timely manner to facilitate access to donated organs.
* Registers living donors for directed and non-directed donation in a timely manner to facilitate matching in the transplant program and paired exchange registries, if applicable.
* Maintains the UNOS waiting list according to program policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, and national guidelines.
* Remains knowledgeable of all listed patients' status to ensure patient safety and facilitate organ placement in collaboration with transplant physicians.
* Facilitates patient care as case manager for transplant patients and living donors pre-operatively, inpatient, discharge planning and discharge, post-discharge, and for an indefinite period of time as determined by the multidisciplinary transplant team.
* Functions as part of the multidisciplinary transplant team; communicates patient needs to transplant team members.
* Must be able to provide age-specific care and intervention.
* Assesses, plans, and advocates for the patient and families in coordination of care along the continuum with the transplant team, support personnel, community physicians, and outside agencies.
* Provides accurate and timely documentation of care.
* Demonstrates ability to independently make complex care decisions within established protocols.
* Uses critical thinking skills through the process, and involves the patient, family, community physicians and ancillary providers, and the multidisciplinary team to establish and update the plan of care appropriately.
* Provides coordination of patient care and facilitates organ acquisition and transplantation through effective performance of on-call responsibilities in collaboration with transplant physicians.
*PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT:*
* Assists in the collection and analysis of data as requested by transplant physicians, leadership, regulatory agencies, and various research protocols.
* Participates in quality monitoring and process improvement activities and programs.
* Knowledgeable of regulations related to transplantation and living organ donation and follows program policy, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance.
* Assesses and intervenes in critical areas of education need related to transplantation, organ procurement, deceased organ donation, and living organ donation standards and practices within the transplant program as well as throughout the hospital.
* Participates in community and professional education to promote organ donation and transplantation.
*PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:*
* Participates in on-going transplant and organ donation education through attendance at professional meetings, webinars, and literature review.
* Serves as a pathfinder and clinical expert by participating in, coordinating, developing, and implementing transplant program initiatives while monitoring and ensuring effective outcomes.
* Models professional behavior and acts as a resource, consultant, and mentor within their specialty area.
* Utilizes current research to create and improve evidence based nursing practice and to guide the development of standards for nursing care in their specialty area.
*Minimum Qualifications:*
* RN license to practice in state(s) where care is provided.
* Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
* Unit specific certification as required (BLS, ACLS, PALS, etc).
* RNs hired or promoted into this role need to have or obtain their BSN within three years of hire or promotion.
* Two years of acute care RN experience.
* Available to perform after hour and weekend call rotation.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills.
* Effective interpersonal problem solving, prioritization, and independent judgement skills demonstrated in a fast-paced, challenging work environment.
* Experience in a role that requires working well under pressure.
*Preferred Qualifications:*
* Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN). Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
* Clinical Certification of Transplant Coordinators (CCTC).
* Three years acute care or charge nurse experience.
* Two years organ transplant coordination experience.
* Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess patient needs.
* Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
* Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, etc.
*Location:*
Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center*Work City:*
Murray*Work State:*
Utah*Scheduled Weekly Hours:*
40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$44.42 - $65.70We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
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With more than 68,000 caregivers on a mission to help people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is committed to improving community health, and is widely recognized as a leader in transforming healthcare. We strive to be a model health system by taking full clinical and financial accountability for the health of more people, partnering to proactively keep people well, and coordinating and providing the best possible care.

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We celebrate the different perspectives, background, experiences, and identities our caregivers bring to their work every day at Intermountain. Across all areas of our integrated health system, we proudly share best practices, knowledge, and techniques to better serve our patients, communities, and each other.

Here, you'll work alongside collaborative and curious minds who will support you, encourage you, inspire you, advocate for you, and challenge you to be your very best.

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Our value statements are core to our culture. They reflect the behavior and attitudes that are important to us, are an agreement for how we treat each other, help us make decisions on how to act, and are a promise of what people can expect from us.

Our action-oriented values, inspired and shaped by our own caregivers, speak to what it means to be part of Intermountain.

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We are leaders in clinical excellence, delivering safe, best-in-quality care
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