R1451H - Organ Placement Specialist

LifeGift•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

LifeGift is currently looking for an on-site Organ Placement Specialist who will work collaboratively with all departments within LifeGift, HLA laboratories, and other OPOs and transplant programs to allocate organs for transplantation and research. This role involves coordinating the allocation of organs, ensuring timely continuation of the allocation process, and maintaining logistical oversight of organs awaiting final disposition. The specialist will relay accurate and timely donor medical information to facilitate organ placement and facilitate the transportation and laboratory notification for blood and tissue samples, as well as the transportation of recovered organs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with biology/pre-med/nursing/allied health courses or allied health work experience, required.
Ability to attain Hospital Badge and EMR Access from all of the LifeGift Hospital Partners.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years prior clinical experience in organ procurement and/or transplantation, preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates multiple levels of the allocation of organs for transplant or research according to established LifeGift and OPTN policies.
Responsible for ensuring timely continuation of the allocation process and maintains logistical oversight of organs for transplant or research that are awaiting final disposition.
Relays accurate and timely donor medical information from LifeGift EMR system or from the UNET Donor Net system to transplant surgeons and transplant center personnel to facilitate organ placement.
Facilitate the transportation and laboratory notification for blood and tissue samples sent for donor testing as well as the transportation of recovered organs when necessary.