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Lori Rankin MSBS

Indianapolis,Indiana

Summary

Innovative organ transplant and donation professional with 25 years of diverse clinical experience, dedicated to enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Demonstrated success in leading projects from inception to completion, significantly contributing to organizational growth and success. Recognized for a proactive approach to problem-solving and a talent for navigating complex challenges, while maintaining adaptability and creativity in dynamic environments. Committed to making meaningful contributions that advance organizational goals and improve patient outcomes.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Kidney Referral and Logistics Coordinator

34 Lives
12.2024 - 10.2025
  • Serves as a call center for evaluation of initial donor kidney referrals from Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) or Transplant Centers and works with the Team Lead to either accept for clinical preservation or decline
  • Medically assess kidney offer and accompanying documentation to determine if kidney has potential for normothermic machine perfusion (NMP)
  • Arranges transportation of the organ to the 34 Lives and then arranges transportation of the kidney from 34 Lives to the accepting transplant center
  • Notifies perfusion on-site team of kidney’s arrival and creates record in kidney perfusion software with updates as necessary.
  • Accompanies the organ if flying to the transplant center and provides updates to the transplant surgeon and coordinator as needed
  • Responsible for closing out the electronic record of the kidney when said kidney arrives at the transplant center.
  • Provides a report of status of all kidneys they are currently responsible for and status to oncoming Kidney Preservationist after shift.
  • Responsible for the clinical team perfusing kidneys - reviewing clinical data and ensuring data quality throughout the perfusion.
  • Responsible for the management of kidneys at the perfusion site. This includes the documentation/packaging and communication with the transplant centers.
  • Responsible for reporting adverse events to the Director of Operations (DOP) within 34 Lives protocols and safety monitoring for any kidney they were responsible for.
  • Responsible for the status of the procedure room post perfusion in anticipation for the next NEVKP.
  • Provides strategic input into clinical/regulatory development plans.
  • Participates in the planning of clinical review meetings and other scientific committees.
  • Reviews clinical protocols, study reports, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Follow up on transplanted kidneys as instructed and documentation of additional data.
  • Collaborates with pre-clinical and translational medicine colleagues in assessing the potential of new NMP therapeutic development.

Import and Logistics Coordinator

Indiana Donor Network
01.2022 - 01.2025
  • Manages import offers for heart, lungs, liver, pancreas, intestine and kidneys for local transplant centers
  • Responds to offers within the OPTN guidelines; screens offers against established decline criteria
  • Coordinates flight and ground transportation for import organs, INDN staff and transplant staff
  • Arranges flyouts for organs, effectively coordinating appropriate timelines with transplant coordinators and transplant physicians involved
  • Coordinates logistics and teams needed for organ import
  • Clearly presents primary offers to local transplant centers and communicates physician requests to host OPOs
  • Appropriately documents import status utilizing transplant shared drives and software

Clinical Specialist

OrganOx USA LLC
10.2020 - 01.2022
  • Participating in continued access protocol study (CAP) to gather additional data regarding the efficacy of using normothermic machine perfusion
  • Responsible for training US trial sites in the use of the OrganOx metra
  • Attends and supports US transplant cases using the OrganOx metra
  • Provides 24/7 technical support for the study when on call
  • Attends investigator meetings when required
  • Works with management to complete data driven requests
  • Developed training materials to enhance staff understanding of organ preservation technology.
  • Gave presentations to conference attendees, clinicians, and administrators.

Clinical and Technical Advisor

Xvivo Perfusion, AB
01.2018 - 10.2020
  • Plans, coordinates and implements clinical evaluations to ensure clinical acceptance of medical devices
  • Educates and trains new clinical operating room staff as required by the transplant center
  • Provides guidance and support for physicians during live surgical procedures and utilization and operation of company technology
  • Supports clients by giving presentations and demonstrations about the merits and proper clinical usage of company products
  • Participates in case reviews
  • Maintains proper hospital and vendor credentials
  • Responsible for annual service and repair of medical devices
  • Maintains meticulous records pertaining to usage of medical devices
  • Serves as an internal resource to the Sales and Engineering teams for future upgrades to devices and software
  • Advised on technical specifications for perfusion systems to optimize patient outcomes.

Organ Recovery Coordinator

Indiana Donor Network
08.2016 - 01.2018
  • Responsible for all aspects of the organ donation process from authorization to OR recovery of adult and pediatric patients
  • Medical management of both brain-dead donors and donation after cardiac death donors
  • Evaluation of referrals called in by hospital staff to determine medical suitability
  • Accompanied surgeons on fly-outs to other states for the recovery of livers, hearts, lungs and pancreas
  • Allocates organs for transplant and research
  • Takes import calls for INIM abdominal transplant team; evaluates offers and confers with surgeons to set up fly-outs upon organ acceptance

Clinical Specialist

Organox, LTD
05.2017 - 11.2017
  • Participating in a multi-center randomized controlled trial to compare the efficacy of ex-vivo normothermic machine perfusion with static cold storage in human liver transplantation using the Organox Metra.
  • Responsible for training US trial sites in the use of the Organox Metra
  • Attends and supports US transplant cases using the Organox Metra
  • Provides 24/7 technical support for the study when on call
  • Attends investigator meetings when required
  • Provides 7 continuous days of coverage in conjunction with below OPO responsibilities

Preservation Coordinator

Carolina Donor Services
01.2009 - 07.2015
  • Company Overview: Winston Salem, NC
  • Responsible for all areas of surgical recovery and preservation of organs for transplantation and research
  • Performed renal pulsatile preservation for local and out of state kidneys for our four transplant centers that accepts kidneys for transplant.
  • Participated in heart, lung and liver fly-outs for our transplant centers by accompanying our surgeons to out-of-state hospitals and coordinating the recovery.
  • Communicated with surgical staff, transplant surgeons and hospital personnel throughout the surgical and post-surgical recovery process.
  • Actively assisted in the CDS quality assurance process.
  • Maintained clean, safe and organized lab spaces. Cross trained as needed to support mission critical operations.
  • Winston Salem, NC

Call Center Coordinator

Carolina Donor Services
10.2006 - 01.2009
  • Company Overview: Winston Salem, NC
  • Answered referral calls and conducted the preliminary screening relating to the identification and documentation of potential tissue and eye donors to determine medical suitability.
  • Facilitated renal organ placement and relayed accurate and timely information to the appropriate transplant centers.
  • Communicated with medical examiners, funeral homes, EMS, and law enforcement staff when necessary.
  • Winston Salem, NC

Education

MSBS - Human Donation Science

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH
07.2016

BS - Chemistry/Medical Technology

Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA
05.1989

Medical Technology Degree -

Abington Hospital School of Medical Technology
Abington, PA
05.1989

Skills

  • Strong relationships with surgeons and medical professionals

  • Proficient in medical procedures

  • Proficient in medical terminology

  • Proficient in anatomical structures and functions

  • Experience in OR

  • Experience in Hospital Development

  • In-services presentations

  • Team player

  • Focused

  • Dependable

  • Ability to work under stress

  • Training and mentoring

  • Quality improvement projects

  • Problem-solving

  • Logistics analysis

  • Transportation planning

Timeline

Kidney Referral and Logistics Coordinator

34 Lives
12.2024 - 10.2025

Import and Logistics Coordinator

Indiana Donor Network
01.2022 - 01.2025

Clinical Specialist

OrganOx USA LLC
10.2020 - 01.2022

Clinical and Technical Advisor

Xvivo Perfusion, AB
01.2018 - 10.2020

Clinical Specialist

Organox, LTD
05.2017 - 11.2017

Organ Recovery Coordinator

Indiana Donor Network
08.2016 - 01.2018

Preservation Coordinator

Carolina Donor Services
01.2009 - 07.2015

Call Center Coordinator

Carolina Donor Services
10.2006 - 01.2009

BS - Chemistry/Medical Technology

Elizabethtown College

MSBS - Human Donation Science

University of Toledo

Medical Technology Degree -

Abington Hospital School of Medical Technology

Activities

  • Member of American Society of Transplantation, 2020-01-01
  • Member of International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation, 2020-01-01
  • Participation in an 8-week Dale Carnegie Training Course: Selling as a Technical Advisor, 2020-01-01
  • Preceptor for Phase One Orientation for Organ Recovery Coordinators, 2017-07-01
  • Member of the Quality and Safety committee at Indiana Donor Network, 2017-01-01
  • Represented Indiana Donor Network as a lead trainer for Transnet Labeling System in Richmond, Virginia at UNOS headquarters, 2016-11-01
  • Involved with NATCO in Orlando, Florida as the winner of the IIAM scholarship, 2016-07-01
  • Summer Organ Recovery Coordinator Intern at Indiana Donor Network, 2016-05-01
  • Summer Organ Recovery Coordinator Intern at Lifeline of Ohio, 2016-06-01
  • Member of the University of Toledo Advanced Leadership Academy: by invite only based on academic performance hosted by the College of Business, 2016-01-01
  • Participated as one of the keynote speakers in a Donation after Circulatory Death workshop symposium held at WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh NC., 2013-01-01
  • Participated in several webinars related to the transplant field. Topics included renal perfusion, KDPI measurements in kidney transplantation, Donation after Circulatory Death, Liver perfusion and Extended Criteria Donors., 2012-01-01
  • Involved in NATCO (The Organization of Transplant Professionals) in San Fran, CA. Also received Preceptor Certificate and CTP Certification. Became a member of ISOP (International Society of Preservation), 2011-08-01
  • Participated in the CTP Exam Prep Course hosted by ISOP in Baltimore Maryland, 2010-06-01
  • Took initiative to speak to OR staff at several hospitals in the Carolina Donor Services service area. Prepared PowerPoint presentations and worked closely with CDS Hospital Development staff to facilitate workshops and presentations about the Preservation Coordinator's role in the recovery process as well as explaining the kidney pump and kidney delivery protocols. During this time period, I led over 20 such presentations., 2005-01-01

Additional Skills And Awards

  • Excellent rapport with surgeons and medical professionals
  • Familiar with extensive travel and long hours. Increased knowledge of medical procedures, terminology, and anatomy/physiology
  • Experience in OR and Hospital Development in-services presentations
  • Passionate, enthusiastic and a team player
  • Focused and dependable during highly stressful work situations
  • Lead preceptor. Successfully trained 9 preservation coordinators during CDS tenure.
  • Involved in several research and quality improvement projects during CDS tenure
  • BLS and ACLS certified (Both expire in 2022)
  • CTP certified (Exp 2023-01-01)
  • CPTC certified (Exp 2023-01-01)
  • Most Outstanding Student Award HDS Program 2016
  • HDS Foundation Scholarship Award Spring Semester 2016
  • Winner of the IIAM scholarship award for the scholarly project of 3D Printing: Saving Lives Through Technology, Innovation and Regenerative Medicine

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