Organ Preservation Coordinator - Atrium Health LifeShare Carolinas - FT

Responsibilities

• Performs aseptic recovery of tissue; including, but not limited to, eyes, bones, ligaments, tendons, heart for valves, saphenous vessels, and skin according to departmental policies and procedures
• Responsible for coordinating recovery, preservation and transportation of donated organs
• Performs organ preservation using appropriate machines; cannulates and places organs on preservation machines as approved by surgical director; performs in-situ flush of all organs
• Performs donor evaluations, coordinates logistics for recovery teams and communicates with Medical Examiners, Nursing Supervisors, and Funeral Directors as required
• Ensures all recovered organ and tissues are packaged per policy and meet regulatory requirements
• Performs decontamination and sterilization of all LifeShare instruments used in the recovery of organ, tissue, and eye
• Maintains Organ, Tissue, and Eye Labs, ensuring that all supplies are to par levels and stocked accordingly

Physical Requirements

• Available to travel distances greater than one hundred miles and function effectively in unfamiliar hospital environments
• Must be able to fly in airplanes/helicopters and ride in ambulances
• Must be able to push, pull or otherwise move heavy objects, and must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs
• Must have good manual dexterity and visual acuity
• Must be able to endure long periods of standing and walking
• Must be able to endure irregular sleep patterns
• Must have good communication skills with families, hospital personnel, physicians, and fellow employees
• Must be able to use personal vehicle for work travel

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or Certified Transplant Preservationist (CTP) or Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS) certification required
• Bachelor of Science in Health Science field preferred
• Certified Surgical Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, CTP, CTBS, Certified Eye Bank Technician, RN, or LPN preferred
• Knowledge of abdominal and thoracic anatomy required
• Basic understanding of kidney anatomy, surgical dissection technique, suturing, vascular surgery, cellular metabolism and laboratory values within six months of employment required
• Valid Driver's License required
• Operating Room experience preferred