Organ Recovery Specialist 3

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus is seeking an Organ Recovery Specialist to coordinate the donor organ recovery process from offer through transplantation, ensuring efficient logistics and compliant operations.

You will lead onboarding, preservation, compliance, and team activities, provide on-call coverage for the transplant center, and liaise with surgeons, OPO partners, and clinical staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4 years of relevant experience required.
• 4-8 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all aspects of the donor operation, including travel to and perfusion of deceased donor organs.
• Provides continuous on-call coverage for the transplant center for organ procurement.
• Leads onboarding, preservation, compliance, quality, and day-to-day operations.
• Communicates with attending physicians, fellows, surgeons, and OR staff to coordinate recipient operations.
• Develops and reviews policies and procedures related to OPTN and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Team leadership

On-call

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences

Job description

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Scope of Position This position is responsible for coordinating the organ transplant process from time of organ offer to time of transplant.

Position Summary Demonstrates overall expertise in organ recovery process, and serves as resource to less experienced Organ Recovery Specialists and colleagues. Assumes additional responsibilities and assignments, such as being a lead for onboarding, preservation, compliance, quality, team lead/charge for day-to-day operations. Provides continuous on-call coverage for the transplant center for organ procurement. Receives and records potential donor organ information from the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) Contractor and communicates as needed with the host Organ Procurement Organization (OPO). Contacts attending physicians, or fellows, and accurately communicates pertinent information. Contacts the Pre-Transplant Coordinator on call to contact the potential recipient(s). Contacts the Operating Room (OR), Control desk, surgeons, fellows and other staff to coordinate the recipient OR logistics. Mobilizes the procurement team. Secures appropriate transportation for the procurement team. Coordinates all aspects of the donor operation, including travel to, and perfusion of, the deceased donor organs being recovered. Coordinates and communicates with all members of the team to ensure a smooth recipient operation.Ensures that the necessary supplies are available at all times for procurement. Assists with development and review of policies and procedures related to compliance with OPTN and all regulatory requirements. Coordinates and leads educational services with the clinical staff regarding organ procurement policy and procedures. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience. 4 years of relevant experience required. 4-8 years of relevant experience preferred.

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Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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