Organ Recovery Coordination Specialist

2 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States University of Illinois Full time
Position Overview

The Organ Recovery Coordinator plays a pivotal role in managing the organ recovery process for transplantation. This position requires the establishment of therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and colleagues, ensuring the effective monitoring, development, and evaluation of clinical practices to meet departmental and organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary liaison among transplant program staff, surgeons, medical teams, donor hospitals, organ procurement organizations (OPOs), and intended recipients to evaluate organ offers.
  • Assess and review all organ offers from OPOs within designated timeframes, ensuring timely communication of essential donor and recipient information.
  • Facilitate the exchange of medical and psychosocial data regarding potential transplant recipients to aid in organ matching and allocation.
  • Adhere to documentation standards and clinical protocols to maintain compliance with regulatory policies and procedures.
  • Inform patients about organ offers and guide them through subsequent steps in the process.
  • Provide accurate and prompt acceptance or refusal notifications to all relevant parties in accordance with OPO protocols. Once an organ is accepted, coordinate all necessary procurement activities, including transportation and recipient notification.
  • Oversee the admission process for intended recipients to the hospital and operating room.
  • Complete all required pre-, peri-, and post-transplant documentation in electronic health records and organ transplant systems as mandated by regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure timely removal of patients from transplant waiting lists as per established protocols.
  • Engage in additional duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
  • A Bachelor's degree in nursing, healthcare, or a related biological sciences field is required.
  • Proven ability to gather, interpret, and present medical information effectively.
  • Ability to work independently, identify clinical issues, and participate in clinical meetings and training.
  • Self-motivated with proficiency in navigating electronic systems and Microsoft applications.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in transplant or organ-specific roles is preferred.
  • Certification as a Procurement Transplant Coordinator is preferred (must be obtained within two years of employment).
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Illinois System is committed to equal opportunity employment and adheres to all applicable state and federal employment regulations.

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