Donor Network West

Organ Allocation Coordinator I

San Ramon, CA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 2379 days ago

Process ImprovementProcurementClinical Laboratory TechniquesResearchCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

The OAC I will gain knowledge related to United Network of Organization Sharing (UNOS) regulations, donor evaluation and management, authorization, and organ allocation for transplant and research/education.
OAC I's work collaboratively with regional transplant physicians, infectious disease specialists, clinical laboratory scientists, transplant nurses, and outside OPO management/administrators.
For this audience the OAC I serves as the single point of contact for Donor Network West.

Manages the allocation process and ensures all aspects are performed to optimal levels in adherence with regulatory policies and organizational procedures.
Manages import organ referrals for designated transplant hospitals, analyzes clinical data to accept/decline organ offers, and serves as an allocation consultant to these facilities when communicating with outside OPOs.
Consults the COM, OAC II and/or OAC Lead to identify case-specific barriers to organ utilization to minimize risk of organ loss and maximize opportunities for transplantation.

Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills required, to include active listening and supportive recognition and respect for differing viewpoints.
Required: Bachelor of Arts or Science degree.
Completes all QA and documentation records required for organ donation.
Possess highly developed interpersonal skills and respectful communication ability with all staff
and colleagues.
Conveys a sense of urgency when appropriate
persists in the face of obstacles
strives for excellence and drives to outcomes that reflect meeting or exceeding a standard of excellence.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedures, standards, regulations, protocols, validations, policy guidance documents, etc.
Required: Bachelor of Arts or Science degree. 3-5 years' experience in a related Organ Donation field may substitute for educational requirement.
Customer relations experience.
Organ allocation experience.
Minimum 2 years related work experience in related field or healthcare work experience relating to family and/or patient care. Education may substitute for work experience.

Preferred: At least 3 years' experience within an OPO, preferably within an organ allocation work system.

Develops and presents education regarding organ donation to physicians, nurses, hospital administrators, and other stakeholders in the donation process.
Participates in the orientation and training of new OACs and new transplant center medical staff.

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