Location

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Job Description

The Organ Procurement Specialist serves as the key individual responsible for coordinating the details of procuring cadaveric and living donor solid organs for Lurie Children's. Provides continuous on-call coverage for the procurement of solid organs for Lurie Children's. Works directly with the Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) to facilitate the placement of organs, and coordinates the numerous individuals and services required to perform solid organ transplant. Coordinates all aspects of the donor and recipient operations. Collaborates with the Director of Solid Organ Transplant to develop a positive, productive relationship between Lurie Children's and the Gift of Hope (GOH). Ensures that Lurie Children's remains in compliance with the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) rules and guidelines. Actively supports the Hospital's and the department's Continuous Quality Improvement and customer service goals through modeling of appropriate behavior and by providing a work environment conducive to attaining these goals.

Job Duties:

Provides continuous on-call coverage for the transplant center for organ procurement.
Receives and records potential donor organ information from the OPS.
Contacts attending physicians and accurately communicates pertinent information.
Contacts the potential recipient and communicates time frame of procurement and ensures appropriate transportation for the patient and family.
Mobilizes the harvest team for procurement.

Secures appropriate transportation for the harvesting team.
Coordinates all aspects of the donor operation, which may include perfusion of the cadaveric organs being harvested.
Coordinates and communicates will all members of the team to ensure a smooth recipient operation.
Ensures that the necessary supplies are available at all times for procurement.
Maintains and updates the UNOS waitlist.
Completes and submits all UNOS forms in required time frame.
Reviews bills from OPO's, UNOS, and medical transplant team for accuracy.
Recommends payment or adjustment to organ bills to the director of solid organ transplant.
Coordinates the schedules of the OPS at Lurie Children's to ensure 24-hour coverage, seven days a week.
Works with the director of solid organ transplant to improve the relationship between Lurie Children's and GOH.
Coordinates educational services with the clinical staff regarding organ procurement policy and procedures.
Attends weekly transplant meetings for the various organ transplant services.
Assists with development and review of policies and procedures related to compliance with OPTN and UNOS regulations.
Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.
Other job functions as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree, preferably in a biological sciences field, or equivalent experience in organ transplantation.

Previous transplant procurement experience strongly preferred.

Excellent organizational skills.

Strong customer service skills.

Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Education
Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Pay Range
$34.00-$55.59 Hourly

At Lurie Children's, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children's offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children's facilities
• Discount purchasing program