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Sierra Donor Services

Chief Operations Officer

Sierra Donor Services, West Sacramento, California, us, 95798

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Job Description Sierra Donor Services (SDS) is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic team member to join us in our mission to save lives through organ and tissue donation. We are looking for a Chief Operations Officer to oversee all clinical operations, including donor authorization, donor management, organ recovery, logistics, and organ utilization. This role is crucial for providing leadership and guidance to clinical teams, aligning daily activities with strategic goals to maximize donation. Extensive on-call duties and travel will be required. This is a meaningful opportunity to serve as a lifeline to those awaiting transplants. Company Overview and Mission Sierra Donor Services is a designated organ procurement organization (OPO) in California and part of the DCI Donor Services family. For over four decades, DCI Donor Services has worked to end the transplant waiting list through nationwide donation, transplantation, and distribution of organs and tissues, maintaining strong ties to local communities. DCI Donor Services operates three organ procurement/tissue recovery organizations: New Mexico Donor Services, Sierra Donor Services, and Tennessee Donor Services. We also support the gift of life through the DCI Donor Services Tissue Bank and Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank. Our success is measured by how well we serve donor families and recipients, extending the reach of each donor’s gift and sharing the importance of life. With a focus on fairness, belonging, and forward thinking, our employee-led strategy team works to ensure all communities feel welcome and safe. Key Responsibilities Achieve strategic objectives by analyzing data to maximize organ donation, identify trends, and improve processes. Collaborate with clinical teams, hospital partners, and medical staff. Oversee clinical operations in accordance with policies, CMS regulations, and UNOS/OSHA guidelines. Forecast staffing needs for projected donor events, ensuring recruitment and training of clinical staff. Partner with Training/Education to assess and develop competencies. Conduct annual performance evaluations with Clinical and HR leadership. Provide coaching and develop bench strength. Manage departmental budgets and finances, analyze variances, and work to reduce costs. Collaborate with the Medical Director to review and improve clinical practices related to donor management and organ recovery. Analyze data on referrals, eligibility, consent, clinical management, and organ allocation to forecast departmental needs. Coordinate onsite meetings with transplant centers and hospital partners. Facilitate communication between departments and support organizational initiatives. Engage with senior management, Medical Advisory Committee, and Medical Directors to provide clinical input on organizational policies. Represent the clinical services department on internal and external committees. Perform additional duties as assigned. Ideal Candidate Qualifications 5+ years of OPO clinical management experience Bachelor’s degree in Health Administration Registered Nurse (RN) license Valid Driver’s License with ability to pass MVR screening First dose of COVID-19 vaccine required by start date, with proof of vaccination.

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