Allocation Placement Coordinator

LiveOnNY•New York, NY

6d•$65,000 - $70,000•Remote

About The Position

LiveOnNY is a federally designated organ procurement organization (OPO) dedicated to honoring, saving, and transforming lives through organ and tissue donation. As a member of our team, you’ll be part of a mission-driven nonprofit organization working alongside more than 100 hospitals to support organ and tissue donors and their families—helping to bring the gift of life to those on the national transplant waitlist. Serving a vibrant and diverse population of 13 million across New York City and the counties of Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Orange, Putnam, Dutchess, and Rockland, LiveOnNY is proud to be one of the highest-performing OPOs in the country. Over the past three years, we’ve seen a 70% increase in organ donation—driven by the compassion and generosity of New Yorkers. Explore a career where your work truly matters. At LiveOnNY, you’ll grow professionally while helping others live on. This role is remote. Must Reside in New York

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a health-related field is required
And/or Associate’s degree with one to three years related work experience
Excellent communication, computer and organizational skills required.
Must Reside in New York

Responsibilities

Maintains in-depth knowledge of Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) policy and provides guidance to the team to ensure compliance.
Serves as the principal source of donor information throughout the allocation and procurement process to transplant centers, UNOS staff, and LiveOnNY Donation Coordinators.
Serves as the organ allocation expert and provides critical thinking and decision-making regarding allocation strategy to prevent organ loss in accordance with applicable laws, organizational policies, and national regulations.
Assists the Donor Center as needed, to take incoming calls, and enter referrals from our hospital partners and donor families.
Effectively and transparently communicates pertinent donor information to transplant programs to protect patient safety and maximize organ utilization.
Arranges ground and air transportation for recovery teams and develops case-specific transportation strategies to minimize organ ischemia time.
Facilitates import kidney and pancreas allocation in accordance with LiveOnNY and OPTN policies, organ, kidney, pancreas, lung and liver organ offers.
Coordinates transportation of blood, tissue typing materials and biopsies to laboratories.