Organ Utilization Specialist

Organization Overview

Our organization is dedicated to transforming lives and inspiring everyone to donate life. We are a family of professionals working together to increase awareness around the need for organ and tissue donors while nurturing and guiding families throughout the gift of life. We facilitate the recovery of organs, tissues, and corneas in Iowa and honor donors while supporting donor families at the time of donation and thereafter.

• Serve with Heart
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  We meet our donor families where they are and are dedicated to providing compassionate service.
• Drive and Embrace the Future
  : WE are proactive in our pursuit of excellence, continuously evolving with adaptability.
• Be Clear, Bold, and Respectful
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  We are genuine and courageous in our communication, aspiring to improve whenever possible.
• Always Own It
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  We are resilient, passionately pursue our mission, and are personally accountable for taking initiative and delivering on commitments.

Have you been searching for an opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself, make a tremendous contribution to your community, and pursue a mission to save lives daily? If so, Iowa Donor Network could be the organization you have been looking for.

• Competitive Salary
• Liberal Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, Vision, Dental, and Pet Insurance
• 401K Match
• Student Loan & College Savings Match
• Tuition Reimbursement for Continuing Education
• On-site, Hybrid, and Remote work opportunities based on role requirements

Organ Utilization Specialist

Remote

Hourly, Non-exempt

40 hours/week

Seven 12-hour shifts per pay period from 6pm to 6am CST. 8 weekend shifts per 8-week schedule and 5 holidays per year.

$34.13 – $42.64 hourly

* Iowa Donor Network determines final compensation based on education, experience, and skills relevant to the position.

The Organ Utilization Specialist directs the allocation of organs from organ donors to potential transplant centers and coordinates import organ offers on behalf of transplant centers. The ideal OUS candidate will possess knowledge related to United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS) regulations, donor evaluation and management, authorization, and organ allocation for transplant and research/education. The OUS effectively identifies and communicates vital clinical information and serves as the primary point of contact during the organ import and organ allocation processes.

Our primary focus is to provide a consistent, accurate, and timely service that enables our counterparts to make decisions that yield optimal transplant results. Successful Organ Utilization Specialists thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment while exhibiting Iowa Donor Network’s core values.

• Precisely communicate applicable donor information to members of the recipient care team and/or external partners to minimize organ cold ischemia time and maximize organ placement.
• Document clinical and logistical information in iTransplant system accurately and promptly.
• Analyze donor charts and review all necessary clinical/social information, ensuring accuracy to generate match runs in UNET.
• Consult with the OUS Manager, OUS Team Lead, and/or ORS to identify case-specific barriers to organ utilization to minimize risk of organ discard and maximize transplantation opportunities.
• Manage import organ referrals for designated transplant hospitals and decipher donor clinical data to accept or decline organ offers.
• Participate actively in departmental meetings, continuing education opportunities, quality assurance initiatives, and required training.
• Identify and report adverse events and highlight process improvement opportunities focused on organ utilization and patient safety.
• Ensure compliance with current federal, state, and local laws and regulations including CMS, UNOS, and Iowa Donor Network’s policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive, protected, and confidential information.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, healthcare studies, biology, or an…