Organ Utilization Manager

Department Overview

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OHSU is hiring! We offer a variety of benefits on top of joining a thriving organization:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage at low or no cost to employees

• Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents

• Several retirement plans to choose from! - Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan and University Pension Plan, voluntary savings plans (403b, 401a and 457b)

• Up to 200 hours (equal to 25 full days) a year of paid time off

• 96 hours of sick leave a year (prorated by FTE status)

• Commuter subsidies

• Tuition reimbursement

• Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits

• Annual Raises

• Employee discounts to local and major businesses

• Childcare service discounts

• Growth/Development Opportunities

We want you, apply and work with us today! https://www.ohsu.edu/

This position is under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Operations at the Cascade Life Alliance (CLA). The duties of this position are in support of the mission and goals of CLA including comprehensive supervision and leadership of the Organ Utilization department to maximize donation and transplant rate via implementation of best practice in organ allocation and utilization processes. Additionally, the Clinical Resource Manager (CRM) takes administrative call as needed to provide 24-hour coverage coordinating all aspects of the donation process across the Donation Service Area (DSA).

The Clinical Resource Manager works collaboratively with other departments to identify and advance initiatives in support of overall organizational strategic goals and values, including staff training and professional development, quality improvement, and performance management

Function/Duties of Position

• Responsible for the management and success of the Organ Utilization department. Provides comprehensive supervision as well as real time support for clinical and logistical decision-making related to triage, donor management, organ allocation, and recovery to ensure case activity proceeds in an effective and efficient manner. Assesses success of group and individual practice, provides effective feedback, and develops processes to help drive performance improvement.

• Partners with leadership from Clinical, Hospital Development, Family Support, and Quality departments to ensure effective interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize donation outcomes throughout the DSA. Collaborates with Medical Directors as needed, and assists staff in working through operational and administrative challenges. Actively builds relationships with local and national transplant centers to maximize opportunities.

• Performs 24-hour on call functions as needed based on department staffing needs.

• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

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

• 3-years recent Organ Procurement Organization experience.

• 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.

• Must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.

• Compliance with Code of Conduct, Respect in the workplace and Applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to position, department or OHSU as a whole

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

• American Board for Transplant Certification CPTC credential

• Supervisory, management, or equivalent experience as determined by department

Additional Details

• Must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week and take AOC call as needed for 24 hour periods. May travel by ground transportation or charter and commercial aircraft in support of donation activities or other professional events.

• Clinical call for 24 hour periods and be able to function for extended hours in an intense, high-paced environment. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.

All are welcome

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.