Surgical Coordinator 1 PR

LifeLink Foundation; Guaynabo (PR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

LifeLink Foundation seeks a Surgical Coordinator 1 to support organ and tissue recovery efforts. You will assist the Vascular Transplant Coordinator with clinical and non-clinical procedures, participate in an on-call rotation, and support Hospital Development and Public Education programs.

The role requires a background in Surgical Technology, at least two years of related experience, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in related fields.
• Current valid State Driver License with good driving record.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology Program or equivalent.
• Ability to respond to cases scheduled and to calls within 15 minutes.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours on-call.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assigned clinical and non-clinical organ/tissue recovery procedures.
• Participate in a call rotation schedule and support Hospital Development and Public Education programs.
• Perform intra-operative circulating duties and ensure proper paperwork.
• Prepare and transport organs per protocol and UNOS/LifeLink policies.
• Complete intra-operative donor information sheets and post-donor follow-up.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Surgical Technology Program

Job description

Join LifeLink — Join a Life Saving Team!

About LifeLink

More than four decades ago, a visionary group of innovators, led by renowned nephrologist Dr. Dana Shires, made a life‑changing commitment—to save lives through organ and tissue donation. From that bold beginning, LifeLink Foundation was established – founded with heart, purpose, and a mission that still guides us today.

What started as a nonprofit with big dreams has grown into a vision‑driven organization of more than 700 dedicated professionals across west-central Florida, Georgia, parts of South Carolina, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.

At LifeLink, we are united by our mission: To honor donors and save lives through organ and tissue donation.

Our vision remains clear: To maximize the gift of life while giving hope to donor families and transplant patients.

We are grounded in the values that shape our work and culture—Compassion. Excellence. Legacy. People. Quality.

If you’re inspired by purpose, driven by impact, and ready to help save and heal lives, LifeLink is the place for you.

What You’ll Do

As a Surgical Coordinator 1, you will directly contribute to LifeLink’s life‑saving mission. In accordance with established LifeLink Foundation, OPO, and Tissue Bank as well as any applicable State, Federal and other regulating agency laws, regulations and requirements, the primary responsibility of this position is to assist the Vascular Transplant Coordinator with assigned clinical and non‑clinical organ/tissue recovery procedures. This on‑call position participates in a call rotation schedule and is available as a resource for Hospital Development and Public Education programs as directed by the Director of Recovery Services and the Executive Director.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist Primary Vascular Coordinator
  • Pre-operative
    • Obtain appropriate chart copies for LifeLink and Extra-renal teams one hour prior to surgery;
    • Brief surgical staff;
    • Bring LifeLink supplies;
    • Assist with donor transportation.
    • Must be able to understand and complete all sheets that comprise the LifeLink Deceased Donor Information Form.
  • Intra-operative
    • Circulating Duties
      • Ensure that anesthesia personnel have appropriate supplies and paperwork necessary. (Vascular staff should brief anesthesia.)
      • Ensure visiting teams have appropriate paperwork and specimens required.
      • Ensure that circulating nurse has the names of all recovery personnel.
      • Assist circulating nurse with general duties.
      • Gather specific sterile supplies for each organ to be recovered.
      • Use proper technique when opening sterile supplies.
      • Obtain appropriate blood specimens needed for organ/tissue recovery.
      • Prepare appropriate amount of solution and sterile ice for preservation and packaging of abdominal organs to be recovered.
      • Setup and run aortic and portal preservation.
      • Setup and run cardiac and pulmonary preservation.
      • Arrange appropriate transportation for recovery teams.
      • Perform the above duties on local donors, as well as import recoveries.
    • Scrubbing Duties
      • Use proper sterile technique for scrubbing, gowning and gloving;
      • Setup back table;
      • Package organs according to protocol;
      • Procure heart valves and package according to protocol;
      • Procure organs for research and package according to protocol
      • Perform extra-renal fly-outs.
  • Post-Op Duties
    • Assist OR staff with donor’s post‑mortem care and room clean‑up.
    • Complete intra‑operative donor information sheets.
    • Package organs for transportation per UNOS/LifeLink policies.
    • Ensure that any assigned post‑donor follow‑up is completed.
    • Accurate and timely documentation.

Non-clinical Duties

• Uphold and reflect LifeLink’s Mission Statement, policies and protocols and serve as a role model for the same.
• Participate in basic professional education in‑services.
• Participate in public education programs.
• Attend staff and other meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as appropriate at the direction of the Administrator‑on‑call / Director and Executive Director.

Who You Are

• Passionate about helping others and making a difference
• Aligned with LifeLink’s core values of Compassion, Excellence, Legacy, People, and Quality
• Operations Room Technician (ORT) or successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology Program or its equivalent.
• A minimum of two years of experience in any of these fields.
• Advanced technical, organizational, communication, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills
• Current valid State Driver License with good driving record.
• Respond to cases when scheduled.
• Response to calls within 15 minutes is required.
• Arrival at the hospital prior to 1 (one) hour and 30 (thirty) minutes to two (2) hours of the OR time is required.
• Work requires extended hours during peak procurement periods.
• Traveling during all hours may be expected.
• Able to perform in various operating room settings.
• High stress level due to emotional and physical nature of position.
• Long periods of standing.
• Some lifting.
• Participation in 7/24 on‑call schedule rotation; extended working hours while on‑call.
• A collaborator who thrives in a mission‑first environment

Why LifeLink?

• Be part of an organization with a legacy of saving lives and giving hope
• Join a passionate and supportive team across Florida, Georgia, and Puerto Rico
• COMPANY PAID Medical, Dental, Disability & Life Insurance
• Generous COMPANY PAID Pension Plan for your Retirement
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays
• Growth opportunities in a mission‑driven, high‑impact nonprofit
• Work with purpose, knowing your efforts directly touch lives

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

LifeLink is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment that reflects the communities we serve.

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