Organ Recovery Specialist 3
About The Position
This position coordinates the organ transplant process from the time of an organ offer through transplantation. The specialist demonstrates expertise in organ recovery and serves as a resource to less experienced specialists and colleagues. Additional assignments may include leading onboarding, preservation, compliance, quality, and day-to-day team operations. The role provides continuous on-call coverage for organ procurement and coordinates communications, logistics, travel, donor operations, and recipient operations. It also helps ensure procurement supplies are available and supports compliance and clinical education related to organ procurement.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least 4 years of relevant experience.
Nice To Haves
- 4–8 years of relevant experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide continuous on-call coverage for the transplant center for organ procurement.
- Receive and record potential donor organ information from the OPTN Contractor and communicate as needed with the host Organ Procurement Organization.
- Contact attending physicians or fellows and accurately communicate pertinent information.
- Contact the on-call Pre-Transplant Coordinator to reach potential recipients.
- Coordinate recipient operating room logistics by contacting the OR, control desk, surgeons, fellows, and other staff.
- Mobilize the procurement team and secure appropriate transportation.
- Coordinate all aspects of the donor operation, including travel to the donor site and perfusion of recovered deceased donor organs.
- Coordinate and communicate with team members to support a smooth recipient operation.
- Ensure necessary supplies are available for procurement.
- Assist with developing and reviewing policies and procedures related to OPTN compliance and other regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate and lead clinical staff education on organ procurement policies and procedures.
- Serve as a resource to less experienced Organ Recovery Specialists and colleagues.
- Take on additional assignments, which may include leading onboarding, preservation, compliance, quality, and day-to-day operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
