Organ Recovery Specialist - Transplant Center

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

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a coordinator to assist with the organ transplant process from organ offer to transplant. The role includes receiving and screening organ offers, assisting with primary offers, and providing on-call support for organ procurement.

You will coordinate with the OPTN Contractor and host OPO, contact attending physicians and fellows, and work with OR staff to ensure smooth recipient operations and logistics for the transplant team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.
• A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
• The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating the donor organ offers and recipient logistics.
• Provide on-call assistance for organ procurement.
• Communicate with host Organ Procurement Organization (OPO), attending physicians, fellows and OR staff.
• Coordinate transportation for the procurement team.
• Support donor operation logistics and perfusion coordination.

Skills

Organ transplant coordination

On-call support

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences

Job description

Scope of Position

This position assists with coordinating the organ transplant process from time of organ offer to time of transplant.

Position Summary

Primarily responsible for receiving and screening all organ offers from the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) Contractor, and assisting the team with primary offers. Provides continuous on-call assistance for the transplant center for organ procurement. Receives and records potential donor organ information from the OPTN Contractor and communicates as needed with the host Organ Procurement Organization (OPO). Assists with contacting attending physicians, or fellows, and accurately communicates pertinent information. Aides with contacting the Pre-Transplant Coordinator on call to contact the potential recipient(s). Assists with contacting the Operating Room (OR), Control desk, surgeons, fellows and other staff to coordinate the recipient OR logistics. Supports Organ Recovery Specialist 2-3 with mobilizing and securing appropriate transportation for the procurement team. Aides with coordinating aspects of the donor operation, including travel to, and perfusion of, the deceased donor organs being recovered. Communicates with all members of the team to ensure a smooth recipient operation. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.