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Form of workDonor Alliance is hiring a Organ Procurement Specialist in Denver! The Organ Procurement Specialist position involves the fulfillment of on-call responsibilities and assigned office time related to organ placement, coordination of import offers, coordination of recovery process, preservation and distribution of organs, and all related documentation. This position handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure for organ donation.
Day-To-Day
- On-call shifts as assigned (minimum assignment 14 days/month; usually 24-hour shifts).
- Variable office time (minimum 5 days per month) to complete post-case follow-up, chart documentation, projects, and assignments.
- On-call responsibilities to include but not limited to:
- Allocation of organs for transplantation/research according to established policies and procedures.
- Preservation, packaging, labeling, and delivery of organs, blood, and/or typing materials according to established policies and procedures.
- Coordination of travel arrangements for local and import cases according to established policies and procedures.
- Assembly of equipment for recovery process (local or import) and transportation of that equipment to on-site location according to established policies and procedures.
- Maintenance and inventory of medical supply room and its contents according to established policies and procedures.
- Coordination of receipt of recipient information from transplant centers/OPO according to established policies and procedures.
- Coordination and documentation of data as assigned in the Donor Management System according to established policies and procedures.
- Complete, accurate, and timely documentation of donor related activities in confidential donor record, forms, and case folders according to established policies and procedures.
- Notification of and interaction with medical director, administrator on call, and physician/surgeon on call according to established policies and procedures.
- Coordination of all recovery participants in the donor process according to established policies and procedures.
- Understands and maintains working knowledge of pulsatile preservation equipment, policies, and procedures.
- Develops and maintains the ability to place kidneys on pump and monitor kidney performance while on preservation machine.
- Maintains continuing education (i.e., BLS, ACLS).
- Maintains confidentiality of donor and recipient information according to established policies and procedures.
- Troubleshoot and resolve case logistics; independently apply knowledge and resources to identify solutions and bring recommendations to the Administrator on Call.
- May perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology required.
- Previous exposure to the medical community required.
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification a plus.
- The ability to meet the requirements of a variable and demanding call schedule required.
- Must be task oriented, pay close attention to detail, possess good communication skills, and maintain a professional manner of completing assigned duties.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with public speaking experience desired.
- Ability to interact effectively and diplomatically with interoffice personnel, donor hospitals, hospital staff, donor families, and the public.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team as required.
- Proficiency in the use of computer equipment and software, including but not limited to, Windows environment (Word, Excel, Outlook – Intermediate to Advanced skills) required.
Compensation:
- $25.70-$28.92/hour, non-exempt (eligible for overtime)
- $100/ 24 hour shift- call pay, after training
Additional Compensation:
- Variable Pay Bonus Plan, per plan document
Benefits: Donor Alliance prides itself on its robust benefit package. Employee-only coverage for health, vision, and dental totaling only $22.00/month.
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401k Retirement plan
- Paid Time Off
- Student Loan Repayment
- Variety of voluntary benefits
To see a comprehensive look at Donor Alliance’s benefits package, click here to visit our website.
Donor Alliance prides itself on competitive compensation and excellent benefits package!
Equal Opportunity Employer
www.donoralliance.org
Donor Alliance is the federally-designated, Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) and American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) accredited, non-profit Organ Procurement organization serving Colorado and most of Wyoming. As a recognized leader in facilitating the donation and recovery of transplantable organs and tissues, Donor Alliance’s mission is to save lives through organ and tissue donation and transplantation. To achieve this mission, Donor Alliance employs effective family approach and recovery programs in more than 100 hospitals. Donor Alliance also inspires the public to register as organ and tissue donors through community partnerships, public outreach and education campaigns throughout its donation service area.
