Organ Procur Coordinator

Who We Are The Organ Procurement Coordinator (OPC) team plays a vital role in the success of the Michigan Medicine Transplant Center by coordinating the complex process of organ procurement. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, local and national organ procurement organizations and transplant professionals, OPC?s facilitate the safe, timely, and efficient coordination of organ recovery and transplantation.

Our team thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where critical thinking, communication, and teamwork directly contribute to life-saving patient care, while also honoring the lives of organ donors and their families.

The Organ Procurement Coordinator receives, analyzes, coordinates, and completes organ allocation offers and intended transplants with minimal supervision. This role involves working collaboratively with clinical staff, transplant surgeons, and external partners to ensure timely and efficient organ recovery processes. The position requires adherence to all regulatory, safety, and institutional standards and protocols.

Responsibilities* ? Completes activities and processes associated with the intake and management of organ allocation offers and required responses in accordance with applicable practices, protocols, and policies. ? Completes scheduling, coordination, and transplantation of accepted organs in accordance with applicable practices, protocols, and policies. ?

Completes transplant candidate wait list additions, management, and associated communications in accordance with applicable practices, protocols, and policies. ? Maintain effective and respectful communication with donor hospitals, surgical teams, and transport personnel. ? Assist with orientation and training of new staff members as assigned. ?

Assists with assigned Quality and regulatory compliance efforts, assist with audits, initiatives, and workgroups. ? Support continuous process improvement initiatives related to organ procurement and preservation. ? Attend departmental meetings, training, and in-services. ?

Perform administrative tasks such as data entry, tracking, and reporting metrics relevant to procurement activities. ? Other duties as assigned by leadership to support transplant program operations. ? Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications* ? Minimum of 3 years of solid organ transplant allocation and donation work experience ? High school diploma/GED Desired Qualifications* ?

Bachelor?s degree in health sciences or related field. ? Certification with American Board of Transplant Coordinators Modes of Work Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment.

Learn more about the work modes . Work Schedule These are remote positions, BUT on-site orientation is required. The work schedule would be Night shift, 3 12 hour shifts per week, 6pm-6am.

Additional Information ? Works under general supervision of the Nurse Supervisor, or other Designee(s). ? Functions independently within the scope of defined duties but seeks guidance for complex or unfamiliar situations. ?

Performance is reviewed through direct observation, documentation audits, and feedback from team members and leadership. Union Affiliation This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. Background Screening The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.

Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. U-M EEO Statement The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.