Surgical Technologist / Surgical Recovery Coordinator -Knoxville

About the role

Tennessee Donor Services (TDS) is seeking a Surgical Recovery Coordinator (Surgical Technologist) in Knoxville to save and enhance lives through the surgical removal, preservation, packaging, and distribution of organs.

Responsibilities

• Assumes primary responsibility for the renal preservation process including pumping and pump transport, in accordance with policies and standards.
• Performs extensive on-call responsibilities to assist with the activities related to the donor recovery.
• Captures and assists in the surgical recovery, preservation, and packaging of organs and specimens in conjunction with transplant surgeons and/or organ recovery coordinators in accordance with policies and standards.
• Captures and assists with fly outs and fly backs.
• Captures and assists with organ allocation, including kidney and liver placement, distribution, and transportation of organs for transplantation and/or research in accordance with policies and standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• One to two years OPO or health care experience required, operating room experience preferred.
• Health-related certification and ISOP Level 1 by completion of the first year.
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications and basic data entry skills required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• One to two years OPO or health care experience required, operating room experience preferred.
• Health-related certification and ISOP Level 1 by completion of the first year.
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications and basic data entry skills required.

Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• One to two years OPO or health care experience required, operating room experience preferred.
• Health-related certification and ISOP Level 1 by completion of the first year.
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications and basic data entry skills required.

Benefits

• Up to 184 hours of PTO your first year.
• Up to 72 hours of Sick Time your first year.
• Two Medical Plans (your choice of a PPO or HDHP), Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• 403(b) plan with matching contribution.
• Company provided term life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.
• Wellness Program.
• Supplemental insurance benefits such as accident coverage and short-term disability.
• Discounts on home/auto/renter/pet insurance.
• Cell phone discounts through Verizon.
• Meal Per Diems when actively on cases.

Pay

• Competitive compensation package.

Schedule

• Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the job.