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Donor Network of Arizona · 1 day ago

Organ Allocation Coordinator

Tempe, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Donor Network of Arizona is dedicated to maximizing organ and tissue donation to save and improve lives. The Organ Allocation Coordinator plays a key role in managing the allocation process for organs, ensuring effective collaboration with medical professionals and maintaining compliance with relevant policies.

Health Care

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Allocation of organs for transplantation Responsible for assessing donor medical suitability through chart reviews, diagnostic testing, and understanding complex medical conditions. Coordinates allocation of organs (primarily liver, kidneys, pancreas, intestine) per OPTN policies, collaborates with clinical teams and transplant centers, and ensures proper documentation and safety checks. Also manages urgent allocation scenarios and stays informed on organ preservation technologies

Allocation of organs for research Confirms research authorization, allocates organs based on researcher priority lists, and coordinates recovery protocols with surgical teams. Communicates with researchers post-recovery to arrange transportation logistics

Organ transportation and logistics Plans and manages transportation of organs, teams, and equipment to minimize cold ischemic time. Works with transplant centers and internal teams to determine preservation device availability and coordinates disposition of non-transplanted organs

Administrative duties and responsibilities Attends recurring meetings, maintains EMR access, stays current on SOPs, and participates in training and continuing education. Completes other tasks as assigned by leadership

Qualification

Organ allocationClinical assessmentTransplantation knowledgeLogistics managementCommunication skillsCritical thinkingTeam collaborationConflict resolutionProblem-solving

Required

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master's Degree in Transplantation and Donation Sciences

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP); with 2 years direct clinical experience in critical care or emergency/pre-hospital care

Equivalent combination of applicable education, training and experience