Organ Preservation Coordinator - LifeShare Carolinas - FT Variable

American Addiction Centers; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits (medical,

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance and paid parental

Retirement plans with employer match

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a highly skilled team member to support organ, tissue, and eye recovery operations at Carolinas Medical Center - Lifeshare. You will coordinate preservation and transportation of donated organs while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and hospital policies.

The role requires an associates degree or transplant-related certifications, with preferred BS in Health Science and related credentials.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or CTP/CTBS certification required.
• Bachelor of Science in Health Science preferred.
• Certified Surgical Technician, EMT, CTP, CTBS, Eye Bank Technician, RN or LPN preferred.
• Knowledge of anatomy and surgical techniques within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs aseptic recovery of tissue including eyes, bones, ligaments, and heart valves.
• Coordinates recovery, preservation and transportation of donated organs.
• Performs organ preservation using machines and cannulates organs.
• Performs donor evaluations and coordinates logistics for recovery teams.
• Ensures all recovered organs and tissues are packaged per policy and meet regulatory requirements.
• Performs decontamination and sterilization of LifeShare instruments.

Skills

Aseptic recovery

Organ/tissue preservation

Coordination with teams

Communication skills

Education

Associates Degree

CTP certification

CTBS certification

BS in Health Science (preferred)

Certified Eye Bank Technician

RN/LPN preferred

Tools

None

Job description

Department:

37850 Carolinas Medical Center - Lifeshare: Eye

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou** rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

FT Variable

Pay Range

$28.55 - $42.85

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

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.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.