Surgical Recovery Coordinator

Ontario Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 89,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Surgical Recovery Coordinator. This part-time role involves coordinating organ and tissue recovery, ensuring compliance with health standards, and working closely with surgical teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health sciences and experience in acute care settings. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the health sector while working in a collaborative environment. If you're passionate about health and wellness, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to life-saving efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience in an acute care environment is essential.
• Knowledge in a surgically-related health care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of organ and tissue recovery.
• Collaborate with surgical teams for successful recovery.

Skills

Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Computer literacy

Bilingual in French and English

Education

Diploma/degree in Paramedicine, Practical Nursing, Allied health, or Health Sciences

Minimum four years of relevant work experience

Job description

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A t Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility and care.

Want to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity!

Reporting to: Manager, Surgical Recovery Services (Organ)

Classification: Surgical Recovery Coordinator (SRC)

Worksite: Based out of 483 Bay Street

Schedule: 24-hour on-call, combination of weekday and weekend shifts over a 6-week period rotation

Positions Available: 2

Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN), part of Ontario Health, is currently seeking a highly motivated 0.75 part-time Surgical Recovery Coordinator (SRC). The SRC is responsible for coordinating all aspects of organ, and some tissue recovery. This is done in collaboration with donation coordinators and surgical teams, to ensure donations are secured in adherence to TGLN standards and applicable regulations.

Here is what you will be doing:

• Collaborates with stakeholders across the continuum to ensure seamless and successful organ/tissue recovery

• Assesses the medical suitability of potential organ and tissue donors in collaboration with members of the TGLN team

• Travels with surgical recovery teams to donor recovery sites across North America; and ensures that transportation arrangements are in place for surgical team and/or organ by collaborating with the PRC staff

• Performs technical duties in the recovery such as chart review and preparation of supplies, equipment and surgical equipment

• Responsible for updating stakeholders about the condition of donors and allocated organs from within the recovery OR

• Performs the screening, surgical recovery evaluation, packaging, labelling, and transportation of human tissues and organs in accordance with TGLN standards

• Oversees and ensures a sterile environment during the organ retrieval process; prepares instruments, tubing, perfusion and preservation solutions as well as sterile packaging materials

• Assists surgeon with the surgical recovery of organs; receives and places organs in preservation media; ensuring proper placement in designated transport containers and correct labeling

• Documents OR procedures / surgical recovery process, and supply logs after a donor recovery

• Ensures all surgical related documentation is recorded in the donor chart, reviews for data integrity, completeness and adherence to TGLN standards

• Ensures organ/tissue/sample delivery is documented and any required requisitions are attached as appropriate

• Ensures surgical supplies and equipment are maintained within specified parameters

• Performs other duties as required

Here is what you will need to be successful:

Education and Experience

• Diploma/degree in Paramedicine, Practical Nursing, Allied health, and/or Health Sciences

• Minimum four (4) years of relevant work experience in an acute care environment or a combination of equivalent experience and education is required

• Significant knowledge and experience in a surgically-related health care environment preferred

• Work experience in organ and tissue donation preferred

• Valid G Driver’s License is required

• Access to a reliable vehicle is required

• Valid Passport which allows travel to the United States is required

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to report to work at the downtown office (483 Bay Street) within one hour of being notified

• Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams; and ability to communicate effectively

• Computer literate

• Strong command of the English language is essential coupled with superior written and oral communication skills in person, over the telephone and in documentation

• Professional and service-oriented attitude that demonstrates tact and diplomacy

• Effective problem-solving skills are essential with the ability to work effectively with all stakeholders involved in the donation process

• Bilingual in French and English a definite asset

Rate of Pay: $70,471.13 to $88,092.94 per annum – will be prorated to 0.75 FTE

Employment Type: Permanent part-time (0.75 FTE)

Employment Location: Based out of 483 Bay Street. All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.

All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.

Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; members of Black and racialized groups; 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary individuals; and people living with disabilities.

Ontario Health is an accessible employer, and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email [e-mail] and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours .

Note: As part of the initial recruitment screening process, applicants must confirm that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If applicants are not fully vaccinated, they will be required to identify any accommodation needs pursuant to a protected ground under the Code. Applicants who identify an accommodation need will be required to provide supporting documentation with respect to their need for accommodation when requested by Ontario Health. If no such accommodation is identified, the applicant will not be eligible to proceed through the recruitment process.