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