Organ Recovery Specialist - Lifesharing - 140728

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills, we strongly encourage you to apply.

About the Role

Under general direction from the Executive Director and the Lifesharing Medical Director, the Organ Recovery Coordinator Specialist will perform the surgical recovery of organs intended for transplant and/or research from deceased donors at all donor hospitals and recovery facilities in San Diego and Imperial Counties. The Organ Recovery Coordinator Specialist will also have a lead role in placing organs on, and removing organs from mechanical preservation devices, in addition to managing cardiac bypass devices during normothermic regional perfusion (NRP) recoveries. Works collaboratively with, and functions as an adjunct to, all surgeons from the Lifesharing Recovery Surgeon Network. Coordinates the surgical recovery of organs with all visiting and local recovery surgeons.

The Organ Recovery Coordinator Specialist acts as an ambassador for Lifesharing with all local and visiting surgeons, as well as donor facility staff. They will provide unbiased assessment and data regarding the quality of the organs recovered to transplant center staff. The Organ Recovery Coordinator Specialist will participate in monthly quality review meetings with the Lifesharing leadership and medical director and will be a member of the Medical Advisory Committee (MAC).

The Organ Recovery Coordinator Specialist will provide 24-hour on-call coverage and be available to arrive at the donor facility to recover organs with a minimum 90 minutes notice when on call. Additional responsibilities may be assessed and assigned by the Lifesharing Medical Director and/or the Executive Director.

Responsibilities

• Perform the surgical recovery of organs intended for transplant and/or research from deceased donors.
• Lead role in placing organs on, and removing organs from mechanical preservation devices.
• Manage cardiac bypass devices during normothermic regional perfusion (NRP) recoveries.
• Collaborate with and function as an adjunct to all surgeons from the Lifesharing Recovery Surgeon Network.
• Coordinate the surgical recovery of organs with visiting and local recovery surgeons.
• Act as an ambassador for Lifesharing with surgeons and donor facility staff.
• Provide unbiased assessment and data regarding the quality of recovered organs to transplant center staff.
• Participate in monthly quality review meetings and serve as a member of the Medical Advisory Committee (MAC).
• Provide 24-hour on-call coverage with availability to arrive at donor facility within 90 minutes notice.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Seven (7) or more years of surgical/organ transplant or organ recovery experience.
• Documentation of 10 proctored multi-organ recoveries in the past two (2) years.
• Letter from current or immediate past transplant program detailing experience and attesting to qualification.
• Experience in organ donor call.
• Experience with and thorough knowledge of the clinical and operational implications of documentation requirements.
• Expert knowledge of the clinical and operational implications of deceased donor organ recoveries and/or ambulatory care clinic practice management, including patient care workflows and processes.
• Advanced understanding of medical terminology and broad range of clinical expertise in theory and best practices.
• Proven ability to apply knowledge of medical center policies and procedures and related legislative, accreditation, licensing, and compliance environments.
• Superior communication skills, including verbal, written, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising, and counseling.
• Advanced interpersonal skills to work collaboratively and coordinate with others throughout the organization.
• Superior organizational and complex project management skills, including ability to lead a team and prioritize tasks.
• Exceptional customer service, analytical, planning, problem-solving, interpersonal, and team-building skills.
• Ability to perform all commonly applicable functions in Microsoft Suite and manage data.
• In-depth knowledge of data analysis, research, and reporting, particularly in ambulatory care clinics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Two (2) years of multi-organ on-call experience with organ offer, triage, or donor call.
• Five (5) years of experience in the medical field or three (3) years of experience in transplant/organ donation/OPO.

Special Conditions

• Must carry professional, medical, and hospital liability insurance for professional services in the minimum amounts of $1,000,000.00 and $3,000,000.00.
• In-state and out-of-state travel required several times per year.
• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay

Annual Full Pay Range: $111,300 - $211,100 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%). Hourly Equivalent: $53.30 - $101.10. Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Schedule

• 8-Hour Rotating Shifts, Sunday-Saturday.
• 100% appointment percent (full-time).
• 24-hour on-call coverage required.