Midwest Transplant Network

Now hiring: Donation Services Coordinator Are you compassionate, detail-oriented and mission-driven? Join Midwest Transplant Network as a Donation Services Coordinator and help save and heal lives through organ, eye and tissue donation. What you’ll do: • Manage referral intake and clinical screening for potential donors • Communicate with hospitals and external partners with professionalism and empathy • Coordinate donation discussions and obtain authorization from families • Review medical records to determine donor suitability • Maintain accurate, timely documentation and meet departmental authorization goals What we’re looking for: • Associate degree in biological sciences or allied health, or equivalent experience • LPN or EMT-P strongly preferred • Strong communication and organizational skills • Familiarity with medical terminology and Microsoft Office systems • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed This role is central to MTN’s mission of honoring donor heroes and offering hope to those awaiting transplant. Be a part of something bigger. Apply today at http://bit.ly/456y2KM 

Story of Hope: Joey & Audrey Sughroue – A Journey of Living Donation Audrey and Joey’s relationship blossomed even as Joey battled Alport syndrome, a genetic kidney disease. When his condition worsened, Audrey hoped to donate her kidney but wasn’t a direct match. Through a paired exchange, Audrey gave to another recipient while Joey received a kidney from someone else. Their surgeries happened on the same day, May 2, 2023. Throughout this journey, the couple stayed committed to living fully, getting engaged, married, buying a home and this year, welcoming their daughter, Mila. Now, they look forward to a future of possibilities, health and new adventures together. #GiveHopeShareLife

We're Hiring: Information Security Specialist in Westwood, KS Be part of a mission that saves lives. MTN is looking for an experienced professional to lead security and compliance initiatives that protect the data and systems supporting organ, eye and tissue donation across Kansas and western Missouri. Key responsibilities include: • Overseeing security risk assessments, audits and gap analyses • Monitoring for system vulnerabilities and responding to security incidents • Ensuring compliance with HIPAA, PCI DSS and other standards • Leading the implementation and updates of MTN’s written information security program (WISP) • Supporting security training and awareness efforts Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in information systems or related field, or equivalent experience • 5+ years in a healthcare cybersecurity role • Knowledge of HIPAA/HITECH, NIST framework, and industry best practices • Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills • Security certification preferred (e.g. CISM, CISSP, CISA, GIAC) Join our passionate, mission-driven team and help protect the technology behind lifesaving work. Apply today at https://bit.ly/4l6mX19

We are back on Great Day KC on WDAF-TV FOX4 to raise awareness about organ, eye and tissue donation. Nez Savala, APR from Midwest Transplant Network shared that more than 2,500 people in Kansas and western Missouri are waiting for a lifesaving organ. Nationally, the number is more than 104,000. Nez also highlighted moving stories, including a teenager who received a liver transplant and a 4-year-old who received a kidney. These are powerful reminders that donation truly changes lives. Watch the full segment to learn more about how donation gives hope and shares life. #GiveHopeShareLife #DonateLife

We're Hiring: Organ Procurement Coordinator in Westwood, KS Are you a clinically experienced healthcare professional with a passion for purpose-driven work? Join Midwest Transplant Network as an Organ Procurement Coordinator and be at the heart of our lifesaving mission. In this dynamic and rewarding full-time role you will • Respond to potential donor cases and clinically manage authorized organ donors • Evaluate medical suitability and perform procedures in both hospital and Donor Care Unit settings • Collaborate closely with hospital staff, families and transplant professionals • Lead and support all phases of the organ donation process including donor management and recovery coordination • Serve as Head of Bed specialist during organ recoveries • Provide education to hospital partners on clinical aspects of donation This position includes approximately 12 to 15 call shifts per month with additional onsite responsibilities at our Westwood facility. If you thrive in fast-paced clinical environments and want your work to directly impact the lives of patients waiting for transplants, we’d love to hear from you. Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/3GOeO3o

Midwest Transplant Network recently hosted a Critical Care Donation Symposium: Make it Matter! in Columbia, Missouri. Held at Memorial Stadium’s Walsworth Family Columns Club, the event brought together more than 80 critical care professionals... nurses, respiratory therapists, social workers and more from across mid-Missouri. This daylong educational symposium focused on organ, eye and tissue donation best practices. Attendees explored real-world strategies around donor referrals, collaboration between palliative care and OPOs, tools for preserving donation opportunities and the lasting impact of tissue donation. We were honored to welcome keynote speaker Tara Storch, co-founder of Taylor's Gift Foundation, who shared her family’s powerful story and reminded us all of the importance of finding purpose through grief. Thank you to our healthcare partners for your continued commitment to saving and enhancing lives. Together, we continue to #GiveHopeShareLife 💜💚

This past Saturday, we hosted our annual Zoo Day at the Kansas City Zoo bringing donor hero families together to celebrate the power of organ, eye and tissue donation. One of the highlights… our mascot, Hope the Otter, joined us for photos and smiles. Hope was inspired by an otter featured during last year’s Zoo Day, which helped spark our message: You Otter Be a Donor. Hope proudly represents the lifesaving mission we share with our community to #GiveHopeShareLife Learn more at ShareLifeMidwest.com #YouOtterBeADonor #HopeTheOtter

We’re accepting proposals!   Midwest Transplant Network is seeking a creative, experienced web development partner to lead a full redesign of our public website.   This project will support our lifesaving mission by helping us better connect with donor families, community members, hospital partners and transplant professionals.   We’re looking for a vendor with: ✔️ Strong UX/UI design capabilities ✔️ Experience with nonprofit or healthcare organizations ✔️ Expertise in secure hosting and CMS platforms   Read the full RFP and submission details here: https://bit.ly/4nZt75W Proposals due by August 8th. www.mwtn.org #WebDesign #RFP #GiveHopeShareLife 💜💚

Tammy Pratt, Unit Secretary, ICU, received the You Are Key Award from Midwest Transplant Network last week. This award highlights hospital staff who go above and beyond to provide excellent care to potential organ donors and their families. The award reads: Your kindness and willingness to help our team feel welcomed and make sure we have all we need is appreciated. You are truly key to the donation process. Thank you, Tammy, for all you do for patients and families!

Midwest Transplant Network was proud to be part of the 42nd Annual Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) Meeting in Denver! This event brings donation and transplant professionals from across the country together to share knowledge, build connections and strengthen our collective impact. Our team was well-represented as attendees, presenters and moderators, with several MTN leaders also serving in key AOPO committee roles: ✔ Jan Finn, MTN President & CEO, is Co-Chair of the Validated Metrics Task Force and a member of the Leadership Development Committee ✔ Brooke Garvis, MPA, SHRM-CP, Manager of Corporate Education & Development, serves as Vice Chair of the Programs & Education Committee ✔ Felicia Geraci, RN, MSN, CPTC, Organ Procurement Clinical Educator, is a member of the Programs & Education Committee ✔ Salama Gallimore, General Counsel and Advisor on Government Affairs, serves on the Advocacy Committee We also recognize our team members who presented or moderated sessions, including Emily Freund, Organ Procurement DCU Clinical Specialist, and Kelly Critchfield, MBA, RRT, CPTC, Director of Organ Allocation and Referral Services. Thank you to AOPO for creating a space to collaborate and continue advancing the mission of saving and healing lives through organ, eye and tissue donation. #GiveHopeShareLife 💜💚