Organ Utilization Coordinator

About the position Responsibilities

• Analyzes clinical information and provides data-driven guidance to Organ Donation Services (ODS) regarding organ suitability.
• Serves as the organ allocation expert and provides critical thinking and decision-making regarding allocation strategy to prevent organ loss.
• Communicates pertinent donor information transparently to transplant programs to safeguard patient safety and maximize organ utilization.
• Allocates abdominal organs in accordance with organizational policies and national regulations, serving as the primary source of donor information throughout the allocation and procurement process.
• Coordinates research allocation and collaborates with ODS and recovery teams to promote research recovery.
• Arranges ground and air transportation for recovery teams and oversees proper chain of custody for organs, developing case-specific transportation strategies to minimize ischemia time.
• Dispatches Surgical Recovery staff for organ recovery activities and proactively identifies and addresses barriers to organ utilization.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to mitigate risks to organ utilization and escalates high-risk situations as needed.
• Authorizes financial agreements regarding waivers and logistics with transplant centers as necessary to optimize organ utilization.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of Organ Procurement & Transplant Network (OPTN) policy and provides guidance to the ODS team to ensure compliance.
• Contributes to case reviews and process improvement programs with the goal of increasing organ utilization.
• Collaborates with transplant partners, ODS and other organ recovery teams to facilitate successful transplant outcomes.
• Regularly attends department meetings.
• Partners with quality assurance, training, and process improvement to enhance OUC team effectiveness and efficiency.
• Assists other staff as appropriate in all aspects of the allocation process and strategies to improve the utilization outcomes.
• Ensures timely and accurate completion of donor chart review including closure of Potential Transplant Recipient (PTR) reports and other chart related activities.
• Participates in timely resolution of non-conformance investigations and development of appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
• Participates in, and may lead, employee committees and events.
• Complies with applicable laws, regulations, and LifeCenter policies and procedures.
• Participates in other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 4-year degree in biology or allied health field.
• 1-year OPO or transplantation experience preferred.
• Requires a valid driver's license and access to an insured automobile for 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. Nice-to-haves
• Work experience may substitute for education.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, and travel accident insurance.
• Option to enroll in supplemental or voluntary plans: life insurance, short-term disability, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness coverage and pet insurance.
• 403(b) program with employer match of up to 7% after one year.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and quarterly Wellness Reimbursement.
• Paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Earn 119 hours of PTO annually (to start) and Health Time Off hours.
• 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. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job

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