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Transplant Organ Recovery Coordinator (Academic Hourly)

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Nov 06, 2025
Transplant Organ Recovery Coordinator (Academic Hourly) Transplant Organ Recovery Coordinator (Academic Hourly) Hiring Department: Transplant Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1038053 Posting Close Date: November 21, 2025 Full Time Equivalent: 0 Hourly Rate: The budgeted pay range for the position is $43.15 to $53.28 per hour. Final pay offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints.It is not typical for an individual to be offered a rate at or near the top of the full range for a position. About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Position Summary The transplant organ recovery coordinator is accountable for coordinating the transplant organ recovery process. Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self, and colleagues, the transplant organ recovery coordinator participates in monitoring, developing, and evaluating clinical practice while fulfilling department and organizational goals. In conjunction with the transplant surgeon and the transplant physician, the Organ Recovery Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of evaluating organ offers, coordinating all necessary activities related to recovering the accepted organs, and transplanting the organs to the intended recipients. This allows for the assessment, evaluation, admission, management, disposition, and discharge of the donated organs within established protocols. Duties & Responsibilities Acts as a liaison between the Transplant program staff, the transplant surgeon, the transplant medical team, the donor's hospital, the OPO and the intended recipient for the purpose of evaluating the organ offered for transplant. Evaluates and reviews all organs offered by an Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) within the required timeframe. Communicates all pertinent donor and recipient information with the OPO and the transplant surgeon. Communicates medical and psychosocial information on all potential transplant recipients to the parties for the purposes of matching and allocating the organ. Follows appropriate documentation requirements and clinical protocols to ensure compliance with OPTN and CMS policies/procedures. Calls patient and informs him/her of the organ offer and educates patients on the next steps. Provides accurate and timely acceptance or refusal information to all required parties per OPO protocol. Once the organ is accepted, coordinates all the activities necessary for the procurement of the organ: transportation, locates and notifies the recipient, performs last minute conformation of information with the recipient. Coordinates the intended recipient's admission to the hospital and the operating room. Performs vital data verification with the OPO and transplant surgeon. Completes all pre, peri and post transplantation documentation in EHR and UNOS as required by all regulatory requirements. Removes the patient from the UNOS transplant WAIT list within 24 hours as required per protocol. Maintains knowledge and skills through participation in continuing education activities. Performs related duties as assigned. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in nursing or other healthcare related or other biological sciences area of study required. Must demonstrate the ability to collect medical information, interpret, evaluate and present data. Must be able to act independently, identify and discuss clinical issues. Participate in on-site clinical meetings, events and training sessions. Must be self-directed and demonstrate the ability to navigate through electronic systems and knowledge of Microsoft applications. Preferred Qualifications Previous transplant or organ specific experience preferred. Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator Certification preferred (must obtain within 2 years of employment). The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/17394?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-4eea798eb9bfd443ba8ae167fbc9399d