Organ Recovery Specialist - Transplant Center

About the role

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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.

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