Manager of Organ Utilization

Would You Like a Life-Changing Career with Life Gift

Kick-start the career of a lifetime where you can be a part of our mission of hope, working with an incredible team saving lives while modeling our values of Passion, Compassion, and Professionalism to the Life Gift community.

Life Gift is currently looking for a Manager of Organ Utilization

Do you possess the attributes to be a successful Manager of Organ Utilization and perform the following essential functions?

The Manager of Organ Utilization leads the organ allocation and utilization process, ensuring effective placement of organs for transplantation and research, while managing transportation logistics. Reporting to the Director of Organ Operations and Surgical Recovery, this role emphasizes regulatory compliance, quality management, and personnel oversight. The manager collaborates closely with transplant partners, supervises the Organ Placement Specialists, and promotes professional development within the team.

Additionally, this role requires expertise in Organ Procurement and Transplant Network (OPTN) policies, critical decision‑making, and fostering relationships that enhance organ donation outcomes. Key competencies include leadership, integrity, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to continuous improvement and safety.

• Lead and oversee organ allocation and utilization processes, ensuring compliance with Life Gift and Organ Procurement and Transplant Network (OPTN) policies.
• Manage staffing, triage processes for organ referrals and import offers, and supervise transportation logistics for recovered organs.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with transplant partners to optimize performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Supervise and participate in the training and orientation of Organ Placement Specialists, providing feedback and mentoring to enhance critical‑thinking skills.
• Participate in operational meetings, facilitating effective communication between organizational leadership and clinical staff.
• Ensure regulatory and quality compliance through continuous education and adherence to organ donation standards and best practices.
• Promote a culture of integrity, professionalism, and continuous improvement, aligning with Life Gift’s mission and values.

THIS IS AN ONSITE ROLE

Do you have the education and experience to be a Manager of Organ Utilization
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Established in 1987, Life Gift offers hope to the thousands of people in Texas and beyond who need lifesaving organ and tissue transplants. Our organization is diverse by nature, and inclusive by choice. Life Gift strives to reflect the communities where we live and work, and our multi‑cultural and diverse team contributes an abundance of talent, abilities, and innovation that have continued to elevate our success.

• Full‑time team members have the opportunity to enroll in the following insurance plans: medical, dental, and vision, as well as life insurance, LTD and STD, and FSAs and HSAs that are pre‑tax and to which Life Gift contributes.
• Life Gift also offers an exceptional retirement package that includes 403(b) and 401(a) retirement plans with the opportunity for a generous match.
• Additionally, Life Gift offers a tuition reimbursement program to encourage team members to expand their knowledge and further their education.
• Life Gift recognizes the importance of a work‑life balance and encourages team members to take advantage of a generous vacation and sick leave plan.

Life Gift is an equal opportunity employer!