Organ Placement Specialist — Impactful, Lifesaving Career

LifeGift; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life, LTD, and STD insurance

Retirement package with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Generous vacation and sick leave

Job summary

An organ procurement organization in Houston is seeking an Organ Placement Specialist to coordinate the allocation of organs for transplantation and research. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of clinical experience in organ procurement or transplantation. The ideal candidate will ensure timely processing and communicate essential donor information to transplant surgeons. LifeGift offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement to support employee development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with biology/pre-med/nursing/allied health courses or allied health work experience, required.
• 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 policies.
• Responsible for ensuring timely continuation of the allocation process and maintains logistical oversight of organs.
• Relays accurate donor medical information to transplant surgeons to facilitate organ placement.
• Facilitates transportation and laboratory notification for blood and tissue samples sent for donor testing.

Job description

An organ procurement organization in Houston is seeking an Organ Placement Specialist to coordinate the allocation of organs for transplantation and research. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of clinical experience in organ procurement or transplantation. The ideal candidate will ensure timely processing and communicate essential donor information to transplant surgeons. LifeGift offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement to support employee development.