The Organ Utilization Specialist (OUS) utilizes healthcare knowledge, expertise, independent industry specific judgement and medical protocols to support all aspects of organ donor allocation for transplant and research in the Cascade Life Alliance (CLA) Donor Service Area (DSA) hospitals in Oregon, southern Washington, and southwest Idaho.

 

This position will provide coverage for all activities related to organ allocation for transplant and research, including coordination among multiple stakeholders and documentation. The OUS also acts as an integral support role to the other clinical roles at Cascade Life Alliance (CLA). The duties of this position are in support of CLA’s mission and goals.

Donor Evaluation and Coordination

• Assesses organ donors for abdominal organ and research allocation strategy based on predetermined criteria in collaboration with the Administrator on Call (AOC).
• Utilizes established protocols for national organ allocation. Coordinates donor evaluations with Organ Donation Coordinator (ODC) and healthcare teams.
• Coordinates with transplant centers to optimize organ utilization outcomes. Contributes to utilization case reviews.
• Ensures comprehensive assessments are documented promptly.

Record Keeping and Documentation

• Performs timely and accurate documentation including all case-related activities, variances, and match run completion.
• Utilizes specialized software systems to track organ offers, acceptances, and rejections.

Organ Procurement Logistics

• Assists ODC with administrative aspects of organ recovery and procurement such as electronic medical record documentation, coordinating transportation logistics, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and organizational regulations.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Associates of Science Degree with healthcare related focus or equivalent experience.
• 3-years recent relevant clinical experience with Associates Degree OR 1 year recent relevant clinical experience with Bachelor’s Degree
• Must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• Extensive clinical healthcare knowledge base, with the ability to quickly and independently exercise sound clinical judgement in an often stressful environment.
• Excellent communication skills, flexible, highly motivated, a good team member with a positive attitude.
• Must be able to work in an adaptive fashion with a wide range of professional and nonprofessional constituents including but not limited to governmental officials, students, healthcare staff and the public.

• Bachelor's of Science Degree with healthcare related focus or equivalent experience.
• Recent donation related experience.

The OUS works for 12-24 hour period and may on rare occasion travel onsite via commercial aircraft and vehicle.

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.