Surgical Recovery Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Assists in the surgical recovery of organs for transplantation from deceased organ donors
• Recovers organs for research from deceased organ donors
• Coordinates the distribution of organs for transplantation or research from deceased organ donors
• Works collaboratively with other departments and hospital or transplant teams to facilitate the recovery of organs and tissues for transplantation or research
• Performs kidney dissection/cannulation under sterile conditions necessary for machine preservation
• Captures and labels organs for transplantation or research
• Prepares deceased donor kidneys for machine perfusion
• Maintains sterile conditions during machine perfusion of deceased donor kidneys
• Processes tissue from deceased donor kidneys for histological review via telepathology services
• Participates in departmental quality assurance initiatives, meetings, educational activities, and required training
• Trains and mentors new staff as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education and Training: Completion of a Certified Surgical Technologist, Surgical Technologist, or First Assist program preferred or previous experience in Organ Preservation and Transplant
• Experience: Ability to achieve and maintain competency in clinical and technical skills required to assist in the surgical recovery of organs for transplant, recover organs for research, and facilitate organ and tissue donation and transplantation
• Skills: Ability to learn and become proficient in the calibration, operation, troubleshooting, and monitoring of equipment necessary for machine perfusion and OR equipment; ability to learn and become proficient in the set-up, maintenance, and disinfection and sterilization of the perfusion laboratory and surgical instruments ensuring machine perfusion is performed under sterile conditions; ability to communicate the organ/tissue donation process to hospital staff; ability to function autonomously, establish priorities, and work effectively with an external team; ability to coordinate the activities for self and others in an environment where priorities change quickly; demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills including effective written correspondence, active listening, and professional customer service response at all levels; basic computer skills
• Physical Demands: Ability to respond to dispatches in a timely manner and arrive at work sites as assigned; ability to move donor from cart to bed with assistance; ability to physically position oneself to perform essential job functions; ability to lift 50 lbs. of equipment from ground level to table-top level, and to push/pull 75 lbs. on a roller cart; fine motor skills to perform essential clinical and technical skills required; ability to learn and use technology such as computers, mobile devices, and medical equipment and related software for communication, documentation, and clinical purposes; ability to see, hear, speak, and convey information effectively to a variety of audiences

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance options, PTO plan, 403(b) retirement plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, monthly cell phone and internet stipends, paid parental leave, annual employer-funded lifestyle spending accounts, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Compensation

Compensation range for this position is $37.89- $42.63 per hour.