Organ Transplant Coordinator (Nurse)
ぞうきいしょくコーディネーター（かんごし）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Organ transplant coordinators serve as a bridge between organ donors and transplant patients, handling the coordination of the entire transplant process and support for stakeholders as nurses.
Description
Organ transplant coordinators handle a wide range of tasks, from supporting decision-making for organ donation and coordinating transplant surgeries to collaborating with related medical institutions and providing counseling to donor families. While complying with legal and ethical requirements, they manage the appropriate collection and transportation of organs to achieve swift transplants for recipients. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide empathetic support to patients and families, and also engage in promoting transplant medicine, data management, and training activities.
Future Outlook
With advancements in organ transplant medical technology and promotion of donor registration, demand for specialized coordinators is expected to increase steadily. Career paths leveraging nursing qualifications are being developed.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Compassionate / Excellent communication skills / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Hospital Employment / Multidisciplinary Team / On-call / Shift
Career Path
Ward Nurse → Operating Room Nurse → Intensive Care Unit Nurse → Transplant Coordinator → Transplant Medical Team Leader
Required Skills
Coordination with Medical Professionals / Counseling Skills / Emergency Response Capabilities / Organ Transplant Medical Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Clinical Research Knowledge / Communication Skills (English) / Medical Ethics
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because strict adherence to laws, regulations, and transportation procedures is required. |
| Communication Skills | Because advanced dialogue skills are required for coordination with doctors and families as well as psychological support. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it involves coordinating numerous stakeholders and schedules. |
| Problem Solving | Because quick judgment is required in emergencies or situations where coordination is difficult. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because of working in emergency responses and psychologically demanding environments. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because collaboration within multidisciplinary teams is essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work primarily follows established processes and does not require much creativity. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because numerical analysis is not the primary task. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Organ Transplant Coordinator
- Nursing License
Aliases
- Organ Coordinator
- Transplant Coordinator
Related Jobs
- Intensive Care Unit Nurse
- Operating Room Nurse
- Organ Transplant Surgeon
- Transplant Coordinator