Organ Allocation Specialist

SummaryIn alignment with Gift of Life Michigan's core purpose and core values, the Organ Allocation Specialist collaborates with internal and external stakeholders.

This position includes but is not limited to organ allocation, transportation logistics, and recovery coordination. The Organ Allocation Specialist maintains knowledge of UNOS policy and is the organ placement expert.

Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe following job duties and responsibilities are stated in broad terms and not intended to be inclusive.

Those in bold are essential duties of the position : Allocate directed organs to potential recipients nationwide for transplant in compliance with Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) policy.

Screen and allocate organs and tissue for research to applicable researchers.Manage direct communication between multiple teams of medical professionals, external organ procurement organizations, and the UNOS Organ Center.

Facilitate the logistics for organs, blood / nodes for serological and histocompatibility testing, biopsies, surgical supplies, and transplant teams.

Coordinate multiple cases through the allocation process including documentation of recovered organs, biopsies, transportation, chart review, placement, and feedback, in accordance with OPTN policy.

Serve as the primary source of information during the allocation and procurement process.Determine donor risk factors according to OPTN policy to ensure accurate recipient match run for transplant.

Perform timely organ allocation to reduce cold ischemic time and allow for maximization of organ placement.Analyze donor charts and upload all necessary clinical and social information to UNET ensuring accuracy to generate match runs.

Report laboratory test results, including serologies, ABO, crossmatches, and cultures. Communicates these results in a timely manner and in accordance with Gift of Life and OPTN policy.

Verify donor demographics and ensure documentation is completed according to hospital and OPTN policy.Utilize electronic medical record systems and complete thorough documentation of all case events and communication.

Participate in performance improvement initiatives as needed. html - Perform other duties as assigned.