Organ Transplant Coordinator
ぞうきいしょくコーディネーター
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A specialist who shares and coordinates information between organ donors, transplant patients, and medical teams to support smooth organ transplant surgeries.
Description
Organ transplant coordinators handle a series of tasks related to organ transplantation, from donor registration and consent confirmation to organ compatibility evaluation, scheduling coordination, transportation arrangements, support for transplant surgeries, and post-operative follow-up. They communicate and coordinate with donors and their families, recipients, physicians, nurses, lab technicians, and other multidisciplinary professionals, while complying with legal regulations and ethical guidelines to ensure the transplant process proceeds smoothly.
Future Outlook
With advancements in transplant medicine and improvements in systems, the importance of this role is increasing, and demand as a specialized profession is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Calm and composed / Empathetic / Strong sense of responsibility / Team-oriented
Work Style
Hospital Employment / Multidisciplinary Team / On-Call / Shift Work
Career Path
Organ Transplant Coordinator → Senior Coordinator → Organ Transplant Nursing Director → Organ Transplant Team Leader → Medical Management Position
Required Skills
Communication Skills (Stakeholder Coordination) / Emergency Response Ability / Organ Compatibility Testing Knowledge / Schedule Coordination / Understanding of Laws and Guidelines
Recommended Skills
Counseling / Data Management Systems / English Medical Literature Reading / Project Management Tools
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To quickly adapt to sudden donations or surgery schedule changes. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is essential for organ compatibility information and surgery schedules. |
| Communication Skills | To smoothly share and explain information with donor families and medical teams. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | To adapt to changes in laws, regulations, and medical technologies. |
| Planning & Organization | Required for transplant scheduling coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration. |
| Problem Solving | To quickly implement solutions when sudden problems arise. |
| Stress Tolerance | Frequent emergency responses involving life-and-death situations require stress tolerance. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To smoothly advance tasks through multidisciplinary collaboration. |
Related Qualifications
- Japan Society for Transplantation Certified Transplant Coordinator
- Nursing License
Aliases
- Transplant Coordinator
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