Organ Preservation Coordinator - LifeShare Carolinas - FT Variable

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks an Organ/Tissue Recovery Specialist to oversee aseptic tissue recovery, organ preservation, and transport of donated organs. The role requires coordination with surgical teams and compliance with policies.

You will collaborate with medical examiners, nursing staff, and funeral directors, perform donor evaluations, and ensure regulatory packaging and sterility of instruments. Travel may be required.

Qualifikationen

• Associates degree or CTP/CTBS certification required.
• BS in Health Science preferred.
• RN or LPN, EMT, or Surgical Technician certifications considered.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate recovery, preservation and transport of donated organs.
• Perform aseptic recovery of tissue and organs per policy.
• Perform organ preservation and in-situ flush on request.
• Conduct donor evaluations and coordinate logistics with staff.
• Ensure all tissues are packaged per regulations.
• Maintain labs and keep instruments sterile and stocked.

Kenntnisse

Anatomy knowledge

Suture skills

OR experience

Surgical tech

Ausbildung

Associates degree or CTP/CTBS

BS in Health Science (preferred)

RN/LPN preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Essential Functions

• 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.

Education, Experience and Certifications

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.