Transplant Distribution Coordinator

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Job ID

361664

Location

Twin Cities

Job Family

Health Care

Full / Part Time

Full-Time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Code

8301HC

Employee Class

Civil Service

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About the Job

Job Responsibilities :

65% Donor Tissue Distribution :

• Responsible for day-to-day distribution of ocular tissue for transplant.
• Keep track of available transplant corneas and pending transplant corneas, related to surgery schedule.
• Allocate available corneas to meet processing and surgeon needs and preferences.
• Work with donor coordination and laboratory staff communicating potential changes throughout the workday
• Determine when available corneas and scheduled surgeries do not match and determine best options including deciding when to import transplant tissue from other eye banks.
• Coordinate tissue receipt and distribution with other eye banks.
• Coordinate tissue receipt and distribution with surgery centers.
• Document tissue requests received via Surgeon Portal, email, fax or phone in iTransplant.
• Document tissue distribution in a manner that invoices can be generated from the information provided.
• Approve tissue distributed for transplant to be invoiced.
• Train Donor Coordinators as back-up distribution coordinators.

20% Document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Transplant Distribution :

• Maintain accurate and complete record of transplant distribution in iTransplant.
• Maintain criteria specified by each surgeon customer in collaboration with Distribution Manager.
• Maintain shipping resources and logistical preferences for each surgery location in collaboration with Distribution Manager.
• Maintain additional records required for reporting on tissues distributed to another eye bank or via another entity.
• Respond to requests, in a timely manner, for information from eye banks that LGS received transplant tissue from.
• Together with Distribution Manager, review, develop and implement SOPs for transplant tissue to ensure operational effectiveness, facilitate efficient processing and maximize use of all donor tissue.

5% Shipping and Receiving Transplant Suitable Corneas :

• Properly package, ship and document distribution of donor tissue following all related policies.
• Properly receive imported transplant tissue following all related policies.
• Be available to package tissue at off hours when necessary.

10% Other :

Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

General Responsibilities :

• Practice safe work habits at all times (e.g. Universal Precautions, OSHA guidelines).
• Routinely review and adhere to all Lions Gift of Sight and University of Minnesota policies and procedures.
• Practice effective, respectful, professional and proactive communication.
• Attend and participate in staff, technical and other meetings as required.
• Arrive or login and work during scheduled hours.
• Routinely cover on call shifts.
• Participate in strategic plan initiatives as assigned.

Expected Starting Salary Range : $27.34 to $29.36hr depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

Required Qualifications :

• BA / BS in a scientific discipline, or a combination of related education and work experience to equal at least four (4) years.
• Ability to work well within the laboratory group and with collaborators.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated customer service skills in a high volume or high-risk setting.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and meet utilization requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a high stress environment.
• Ability to work overtime.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience in an eye bank setting.

About the Department

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences and its success is built upon the innovation and drive of every member of our team, from faculty to administrators to technicians.

Put simply, all of us are driven to provide the best eye care for our patients, discover new treatments, and educate the next generation of eye care professionals.

For more information please visit our website at https : / / med.umn.edu / Ophthalmology .

Lions Gift of Sight (formerly Minnesota Lions Eye Bank) was established after the partnership between the Lions and the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Neurosciences came to life in 1960, providing donor eye tissue for transplant, research, and teaching and promoting donation through education.

Lions Gift of Sight has helped restore sight to more than 22,000 people by providing cornea tissue for transplantation and is one of the largest and most successful eye banks in the world.

For more information please visit our website at : https : / / www.lionsgiftofsight.org /

Benefits

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning.

We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes :

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, pharmacy, and disability plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions.

You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission.

The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

To learn more about diversity at the U : http : / / diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here.

Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About the U of M

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research.

Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St.

Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).