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Tissue Authorization Specialist

Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network
Itasca, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2026
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more

Information, Please See

https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13405152

  • This position is well suited to individuals with healthcare call

Center Experience Who Are Compassionate And Comfortable Talking With

families in bereavement.**

Gift of Hope is dedicated to coordinating organ and tissue donation in

the northern three-quarters of Illinois and northwest Indiana. Our goal

is to provide the highest quality service to families and hospitals as

we strive to fulfill our mission of saving and enhancing the lives of as

many people as possible through organ and tissue donation.

The Tissue Authorization Specialist contacts family members of potential

tissue and/or eye donors to request authorization of tissue donation and

to conduct medical/social history (UDRAI) interviews.

**(This is NOT a Billing Position)**

  • NOTE: This is a mid-shift position with a fixed biweekly rotational

schedule. One week in Itasca, IL for orientation is required.**

Hours for the position are 1200-0000 Central Time. The rotational

Schedule Is As Follows

Every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and alternating Saturdays.

**Essential Functions**

The following essential functions are the basic job duties that an

employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable

accommodation.

  • Advance Gift of Hopes mission, vision and core values: providing

compassionate service, contributing to outstanding teams and

engaging as one of our passionate people committed to a positive

culture that respects the dignity and worth of each individual.

Adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the

responsibilities of this position.

  • Acquire and manage confidential records, and ensure that information

is protected according to all standards, regulations, and policies

  • Compassionately advocate for authorization of donation and honor the

wishes of registered donors, by providing information to legal next

of kin by phone

  • Conduct and obtain telephone authorization from potential donor

families for tissue and eye donation; complete necessary paperwork

accurately

  • Conduct thorough UDRAI interviews according to protocol and with

appropriate understanding of donation criteria; complete necessary

paperwork accurately

  • Validate tissue and eye referrals for eligibility prior to approach

and during/after completion of UDRAI; forward appropriate referrals

to eye banks in accordance with established protocols

  • Update relevant stakeholders on the status of referrals in a timely

manner

  • Communicate accurate referral information with the appropriate

supervisor, administrator on call, logistics personnel, and/or

partner organization(s)

  • Maintain regularly established authorization goals that align with

the organizations strategic goals

  • Successful completion of routine competency evaluations is required

for this position

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