Surgical Recovery Coordinator

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition benefits eligibility

Relocation assistance

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking a Surgical Recovery Coordinator (Organ Transplant Coordinator) to coordinate the surgical recovery portion of the donation process and to support donor hospital staff before, during and after organ recovery.

Be part of something remarkable at the UW Health team with opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and flexible scheduling options designed to balance work and life while delivering compassionate care to patients at end of life and

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in healthcare field is required.
• Relevant certification or experience may substitute coursework or degree.
• 1 year of experience in a surgical and/or pre-hospital environment is required.
• Surgical technician or surgical first assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the surgical recovery portion of the donation process.
• Set up area where organs are flushed, measured and packaged for transport.
• Deliver compassionate care to patients at end of life and support grieving families.
• Act as resource and support to donor hospital staff before, during and after organ recovery.

Skills

Surgical recovery

Education

Post-secondary healthcare education

Surgical technician program

Job description

Pay:

• Additional components of compensation may include:
• Evening and night shift differential
• Weekend differential
• On-call pay
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

Giving the gift of life - join our tight-knit team of healthcare professionals who are passionate about organ transplantation.

We are seeking a Surgical Recovery Coordinator (Organ Transplant Coordinator):

• The UW Organ and Tissue Donation service is recognized as one of the most successful organ procurement programs in the nation.
• Coordinate the surgical recovery portion of the donation process.
• Set-up area where organs are flushed, measured and packaged for transport.
• Deliver sensitive and compassionate care to patients who are at the end of life and support their families who are grieving. Act as a resource and support person to donor hospital staff before, during and after the organ recovery.

There a variety of backgrounds that would succeed in this role. Examples: Experience working as a surgical technologist, paramedic, EMT, coroner, or in a funeral home.

Be part of something remarkable

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in healthcare field. Relevant certification or experience may be considered in lieu of coursework or degree in addition to the experience listed below Required
• Surgical technician or surgical first assistant Preferred

Work Experience

• 1 year of experience in a surgical and/or pre-hospital environment, including but not limited to functioning as a surgical recovery coordinator, tissue/eye bank specialist, surgical technician, first assistant, first responder experience, circulating nurse. Completion of an accredited surgical technician or medical assistant program, or a closely related program, may be considered in lieu of work experience. Required
• 1 year of experience as a surgical / organ recovery coordinator, surgical technician or first assistant Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Nurse, Certified Surgical Technologist or EMT, CTP, CFA Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

UW Health Science Drive Medical Center - on Madison's west side, is an 84,000-square foot facility housing physician and rehabilitation professionals in Cardiology, Integrative Medicine, Orthopedics, Radiology, Spine and Sports Medicine. Our Fitness Center provides a resource for both working with patients while under our care and providing education after discharge. This environment creates many opportunities for face-to-face collaboration in the care of our patients.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.