North American Transplant Coordinators Organization (NATCO)

The NATCO membership is comprised of a diverse group of professionals. Procurement practitioners manage the care of the donor to ensure organ viability, consult with families in their donation decision, arrange for the surgical recovery of organs and match donor organs with recipients.

Transplant practitioners manage the pre-transplant evaluation process, monitor the patient's level of wellness, adjust the patient's priority listing with a national computerized tracking system and manage the care of the recipient post-transplantation.

Hospital development specialists determine the level of potential for donations within hospitals and work with hospitals to educate medical and nursing staffs about donation to ensure referral of potential donors.

NATCO is a professional organization that is committed to the advancement of organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation. The organization promotes and enhances the relationship between donation and transplantation. Members improve their skills and gain experience through the sharing of knowledge and best practices with other professionals.

Mission:
NATCO is dedicated to advancing education, promoting certifications, and furthering the professional development of donation and transplant professionals in the community, to empower each individual to reach his or her highest potential.