Organ Allocation Specialist I - Transplant Logistics

Gift of Life Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gift of Life Michigan is seeking an Organ Allocation Specialist I to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across organ allocation, transportation logistics, and recovery coordination. The role requires knowledge of UNOS policy and serves as the organ placement expert.

The position involves coordinating multiple cases, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring timely communication throughout allocation and procurement processes in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in a healthcare organization, transplant center, or organ/tissue procurement organization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Allocate directed organs to recipients nationwide per OPTN policy.
• Manage direct communication between medical teams, external organ procurement organizations, and the UNOS Organ Center.
• Facilitate logistics for organs, blood, biopsies, surgical supplies, and transplant teams.
• Coordinate multiple cases through the allocation process with documentation of recovered organs, biopsies, transportation, and placement.
• Serve as the primary information source during allocation and procurement processes.
• Determine donor risk factors according to OPTN policy to ensure accurate recipient matches.
• Perform timely organ allocation to minimize cold ischemic time.
• Analyze donor charts and upload necessary information to UNET for match runs.

Skills

English fluency

Critical thinking

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

UNET

EMR / Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Gift of Life Michigan is seeking an Organ Allocation Specialist I to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across organ allocation, transportation logistics, and recovery coordination. The role requires knowledge of UNOS policy and serves as the organ placement expert.

The position involves coordinating multiple cases, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring timely communication throughout allocation and procurement processes in a fast-paced healthcare setting.