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UCHealth

Transplant Coord RN

Aurora, CO · On-site

$40.86 - $63.33/hr

Educates patients along the continuum to assist understanding of processes and procedures surrounding transplant care. * Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and ...

UCHealth Colorado Career

Transplant Coord RN

Aurora, CO · On-site

$40.86 - $63.33/hr

Educates patients along the continuum to assist understanding of processes and procedures surrounding transplant care. * Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and ...

UCHealth

Transplant Coord RN

Aurora, CO · On-site

$40.86 - $63.33/hr

Educates patients along the continuum to assist understanding of processes and procedures surrounding transplant care. * Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and ...

University of Colorado

Assistant Professor

Aurora, CO · On-site

Advanced Fellowship in Heart Failure and Transplantation. 1-3 Years of experience. Associate ... Assistant Professor: $375,000 to $450,000 Associate Professor: $450,000 to $500,000 Professor: $500 ...

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How much do transplant assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for transplant assistant in Colorado is $28.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.74 and $34.17 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a transplant assistant?

A Transplant Assistant supports transplant coordinators and medical teams by handling administrative tasks, scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, and assisting with organ transplant logistics. They help ensure compliance with regulations and facilitate communication between patients, healthcare providers, and transplant organizations. Their role is essential in streamlining the transplant process and providing support to both medical staff and patients throughout their journey.

What are some common daily responsibilities for a transplant assistant?

Transplant Assistants are typically responsible for coordinating pre- and post-transplant evaluations, managing patient records, scheduling procedures, and tracking specimen or organ shipments. They often act as a liaison between surgeons, nurses, laboratory staff, and patients, ensuring all documentation and compliance requirements are met. The role may also involve preparing transplant kits, maintaining supplies, and assisting with regulatory paperwork. Attention to timing and detail is critical, as the success of transplant procedures often relies on efficient coordination and accurate information.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the transplant assistant position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Transplant Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with medical terminology, typically supported by experience in a healthcare or laboratory setting. Experience with patient scheduling systems, laboratory databases, and regulatory compliance protocols is often required, and certification in phlebotomy or medical assisting may be beneficial. Excellent communication, teamwork, and discretion are vital soft skills for liaising with medical staff and handling sensitive patient information. These skills ensure effective coordination of transplant processes, regulatory adherence, and a high standard of patient care.

How to become a transplant assistant?

To become a transplant assistant, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, with some roles requiring post-secondary education or healthcare-related certifications. Relevant skills include knowledge of medical terminology, patient care, and familiarity with transplant procedures, often gained through on-the-job training or healthcare experience.

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Infographic showing various Transplant Assistant job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,733 per year, or $28.2 per hour.

Transplant Coord RN

Aurora, CO • On-site

UCHealth
Health Care and Social Assistance • 5 - 10K employees

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Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

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$40.86 - $63.33/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Description
Location: UCHealth UCHlth Anschutz Outpt Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora
Department: Transplant Center
Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days
Pay: $40.86 - $63.33 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
Provides nursing care across the continuum for pre-transplant liver patients.
  • Coordinates care of transplant patients through collaboration with inpatient and outpatient multidisciplinary teams, pharmacies, community providers while following regulatory guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies.
  • Manages patient medications per policies and procedures.
  • Triages patient issues and facilitates coordination of patient care as directed by providers or per protocol.
  • Educates patients along the continuum to assist understanding of processes and procedures surrounding transplant care.
  • Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action

Summary:
Provides nursing care for patients before and after solid organ transplant and/or cellular therapies.
Responsibilities:
Coordinates care of transplant patients through collaboration with inpatient and outpatient multidisciplinary teams, pharmacies, community providers while following regulatory guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies.
Manages patient medications per policies and procedures.
Triages patient issues and facilitates coordination of patient care as directed by providers or per protocol.
Educates patients along the continuum to assist understanding of processes and procedures surrounding transplant care.
Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements:
  • Minimum Required Education: Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years experience. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
    Required Licensure/Certification: State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider and any relevant certification as determined at position level.
    Minimum Experience: 2 years of experience in a related field of specialty. Preferred: Transplant coordination experience. Clinical care of transplant recipients.
  • BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

Employees are our number one asset.
UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. *
Recognition
  • Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
  • Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
  • Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage.
  • Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
  • Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
  • Free Care.com membership.
  • Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
  • Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
  • Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
  • Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings
  • 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
  • Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
  • Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth
  • UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
    • Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
    • Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
  • Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

* Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.
We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
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