Transplant Donation Specialist (Transplant Center)
The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX, USA
Posted on Oct 29, 2025
Under direct supervision, responsible for the planning and implementation of transplantation and living donation related activities that include facilitating solid organ donor organ offers and management of renal pulsatile perfusion.
Benefits Overview
UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.
Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.
Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:
- Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
- Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
- Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
- Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.
Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
EEO Statement
UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
- Demonstrated knowledge in the coordination of patient care in medical or surgical settings.
- Demonstrated proficiency and continued growth in the knowledge of tissue/organ transplantation.
- Proficient with electronic medical records and Microsoft Office.
- Detail oriented with meticulous planning and organizational skills while balancing multiple priorities.
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
EDUCATION:
Associate's Degree in Nursing, Health Care Administration, Education, or health care related field is required.
EXPERIENCE:
OR and Anesthesia experience preferred. Previous or current Surgical Technicians, First Assistants, or Anesthesia Techs.
- Serves as a liaison to transplant center clients in donation services area.
- Registers potential recipients to the national waiting list for transplant in accordance with federal policy.
- Coordinates the surgical recovery, allocation and transport of transplantable organs.
- Arranges non-transplantable surgical services for non-transplant surgeries and scheduled living donor cases.
- Completes all documentation, communication and data entry to ensure compliance with federal transplant and donation regulatory requirements.
- Performs pulsatile perfusion on donated organ recovered for transplantation.
- Medication and Blood Product Administration: Accurately administer protocol medications and blood products to organ perfusion machines to ensure optimal organ function for transplantation.
- Perfusion Monitoring: Closely monitor organ perfusion parameters, including vital signs, blood gases, and flow rates, to identify and address potential issues.
- Machine Operation: Operate and maintain organ perfusion machines, ensuring their proper functioning and calibration.
- Protocol Adherence: Strictly adhere to established organ perfusion protocols to maintain quality standards and regulatory compliance.
- Data Recording and Documentation: Accurately document all procedures, medication administration, and perfusion parameters in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Troubleshooting: Identify and troubleshoot technical issues with perfusion machines and organ perfusion processes.
- Quality Assurance: Contribute to quality improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for process optimization and standardization.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.