Organ Placement Specialist I

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Job DetailsJob Location: Richmond, VA 23219Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year Degree or Equivalent ExperienceTravel Percentage: NonePosition Description The primary function of this position is to provide twenty-four hour service to UNOS members (Organ Procurement Organizations, Transplant Centers, Histocompatibility Laboratories) in the coordination of renal and extra renal organ allocation, donor/recipient matching, organ transportation assistance, and transplant candidate waiting list maintenance tasks. These tasks are performed in a fast-paced, high-stress environment with a required high level of accuracy. The OPS I serves as a resource for information technology troubleshooting and organ allocation policies. Each task completed by an OPS I must be fully documented and adhere to established policies and procedures. Due to the complexity of the tasks and the potential life-threatening nature of an error, all work performed by an OPS I is reviewed for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. The OPS I is responsible for reporting issues that arise during their shift to the following shift and as applicable to OPS II, OPS III, and/or Organ Center management staff. Key...