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How much do organ donation jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for organ donation in the United States is $55,404.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $61,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are organ donation jobs?

Organ donation jobs are positions dedicated to facilitating the process of organ and tissue donation. These roles can include transplant coordinators, organ procurement specialists, donor family advocates, and administrative staff who work for organ procurement organizations (OPOs). Their responsibilities range from identifying potential donors, coordinating with hospitals, supporting donor families, and ensuring the safe and ethical recovery and transport of organs for transplantation. These professionals play a vital role in saving lives and supporting both donors’ families and recipients through the donation process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an organ donation coordinator, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Organ Donation Coordinator, you need a background in nursing or healthcare, knowledge of organ transplantation protocols, and relevant licensure or certification. Familiarity with hospital systems, donor management software, and regulatory documentation is often required. Compassion, emotional resilience, and excellent communication skills are crucial for supporting donor families and collaborating with medical teams. These skills ensure ethical, efficient coordination of organ donations, ultimately saving lives and supporting grieving families.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in organ donation coordination, and how can they be managed?

Professionals in organ donation coordination often encounter emotionally charged situations, such as interacting with grieving families and managing time-sensitive logistics. Balancing empathy with clear communication is essential, as is staying organized under pressure to ensure successful matches between donors and recipients. Many organizations offer training in crisis communication and provide access to counseling or peer support to help staff cope with these challenges, fostering resilience and emotional well-being.

What is the difference between Organ Donation vs Transplant Coordinator?

AspectOrgan DonationTransplant Coordinator
Required CredentialsMedical or nursing background, certification in organ procurementMedical/nursing degree, transplant certification, experience in patient care
Work EnvironmentHospitals, organ procurement organizations, donation centersHospitals, transplant centers, outpatient clinics
Employer & IndustryOrgan procurement organizations, hospitalsHospitals, transplant programs
Primary FocusIdentifying donors, coordinating organ retrievalManaging transplant patients, coordinating transplant procedures

Organ Donation involves identifying and coordinating the retrieval of organs from donors, focusing on procurement. Transplant Coordinators manage the transplant process, ensuring patient care before and after transplantation. While both roles require medical knowledge and work within hospitals or donation organizations, their primary responsibilities differ: one focuses on organ procurement, the other on patient management during transplantation.

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Infographic showing various Organ Donation job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 70% Full Time, and 30% Part Time. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,404 per year, or $26.6 per hour.

Harborview Medical Center - Organ Donation Coordinator

LIFECENTER NORTHWEST

Bellevue, WA • On-site

$80K - $121K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

The listed job location of Bellevue, WA reflects the location of our headquarters.
The primary working location for this role will be Seattle, WA.
The Organ Donation Coordinator (ODC) supports the mission, goals, and strategic plan of LifeCenter Northwest by evaluating organ donor referrals, conducting medical evaluation on potential organ donors, and developing a plan with the healthcare team to maintain the option of donation. The ODC supports the Organ Recovery Coordinators with organ donor cases, with oversight facilitates donation after circulatory arrest donation (DCD) process, communicates and documents Medical Examiner or Coroner conversations and release for donation. The ODC works closely with the Donation and Family Advocates (DFA) and ORC with compassionate family conversations and conducts Uniform Donor Risk Assessment Interview (UDRAI) with potential donor families. The ODC also supports in the operating room by performing organ perfusion and packaging and labeling of recovered organs. All these above actions are done pursuant to LifeCenter Northwest standard operating procedures (SOPs), CMS regulations, UNOS policy, and AOPO standards.
  • Response to ventilated referrals
  • Organ donor suitability
  • Family Interactions and authorization/disclosure
  • Uniform Donor Risk Assessment Interview (UDRAI)
  • Clinical and regulatory requirements and documentation
  • ME/Coroner Contact
  • Blood and Ancillary Test Collection
  • Organ Preservation and Packaging
  • Donation After Circulatory Death (DCD) Case Support
  • Interdepartmental Collaboration

BEHAVIORAL REQUIREMENTS
The employee in this position must uphold the core values of LifeCenter; these include:
  • Integrity: We are trustworthy, reliable, respectful, and accountable.
  • Collaboration: We work in partnership with others, seeking to understand and be understood, and finding common ground and shared goals to build upon together.
  • Courage: We take personal responsibility and face challenges head-on.
  • Service: Through professionalism and dedication, we honor our commitment to serve others and our obligation to be good stewards of the gift of life.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Advanced EMT, Paramedic, Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapy with BLS and ACLS certifications, or similar background/certifications and/or OPO experience.
  • Requires a valid driver's license and access to an insured automobile or the ability to arrive and depart from work- and work-related functions at expected times.
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or applicable medical or religious exemption will be required as a condition of employment upon offer.

LifeCenter Northwest offers medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, and travel accident insurance. Employees have the option of enrolling in the following supplemental or voluntary plans: life insurance, short-term disability, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness coverage and pet insurance. Employees enrolled in our 403(b) program will receive an employer match of up to 7% after one year, employees are auto enrolled at 3% and may change their enrollment at any time. LifeCenter encourages all employees to find balance and well-being and provides all employees access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and provides a quarterly Wellness Reimbursement. Employees enjoy paid holidays throughout the calendar year and earn 119 hours of PTO annually (to start) as well as Health Time Off hours that is earned 1 hour per 30 worked, paid living donor leave, two weeks paid jury duty leave after 6 months of service, and three weeks of paid parental leave after one year of service is complete. A comprehensive review of benefits can be found at https://lcnw.org/about/employment-opportunities/.
PAY RANGE
  • ODC I: $80,168.40 - $110,112.00
  • ODC II: $83,918.00 - $121,715.00

The pay range for this role is provided above. Where a candidate's compensation falls within this range is based on several bona fide factors such as experience, tenure, and other specialized knowledge. LifeCenter Northwest is committed to providing its employees equitable and competitive compensation.
This position is eligible for additional compensation to the base pay rate, in the form of Extra Call Pay, Extra Call Worked, Overnight Differential, and Holiday Stipend Pay. Additionally, this position may be eligible for a preceptor bonus.
LifeCenter Northwest is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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