Surgical Recovery Coordinator I

sfldonor; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

sfldonor in Miami, Florida is seeking a Surgical Recovery Coordinator (SRC) I to provide clinical support for safe and efficient organ procurement. This role includes on-call responsibilities and requires maintaining confidentiality while coordinating with transplant teams.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience and at least 1-3 years in a medical field. Knowledge of MS Office and Electronic Medical Records is preferred. The position offers a vital role in organ preservation and allocation.

Qualifications

• Must have minimum of 1-3 years’ medical experience.
• Certified Transplant Perfusionist (CTP) within 24 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Support mission and goals of the OPO.
• Coordinate and communicate with transplant centers.
• Maintain complete clinical records of donor recoveries.

Skills

Knowledge in MS Office

Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records

Understanding of organ anatomy

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related experience

Job description

Description

The Surgical Recovery Coordinator (SRC) I supports the mission, goals and strategic plan of the OPO by providing clinical support to facilitate safe, efficient procurement of organs. The SRC I position has on-call responsibilities under the Manager of Surgical Recovery Services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs responsibilities of position and promotes teamwork and a professional working environment.
• Participates in educational presentations.
• Maintains confidentiality on all donor-related activities and internal issues.
• Possesses basic knowledge of donor medical requirements and contraindications to recovery and transplantation.
• Coordinates and communicates with transplant centers during kidney allocation.
• Recovery blood/tissue specimens needed for tissue typing.
• Serves as first assist to visiting and local surgeons.
• Coordinates visiting transplant teams in the operating room with recovery and preservation of organs for transplantation and research.
• Provides organ preservation maintaining flush amounts and medicinal additives.
• Packages and labels the organ(s) procured.
• Coordinates and/or facilitates the transportation of organs to the local transplant hospital and/or to the OPO’s Perfusion Lab Facility.
• Procures, preserves, and allocates organ(s)/tissues for research following researcher criteria and procedures.
• Coordinates and communicates with ancillary services regarding recovery activity and timeframes.
• Maintain complete clinical records of donor recoveries to ensure quality.
• Maintains possession and ensures routine maintenance for assigned organ department equipment and supplies.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of all supplies and medications.
• Operates kidney preservation machine efficiently, assess organ function based on providing organ viability feedback to transplant center clinical personnel to optimize organ preservation technique. Maintaining accurate record of kidney function and disposition.
• Maintenance of the perfusion laboratory.
• Maintains current knowledge of all the OPO’s, AOPO, CMS and OPTN policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Employees must adhere to and remain in full compliance with the OPO’s Motor Vehicle Driving Policy as outlined in the Motor Vehicle Records and Driver Safety policy PC.334

Requirements

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Bachelor’s degree, Scrub Technician or related field or applicable experience preferred. Experience: Minimum of 1-3 years’ medical experience preferred.

Computer Skills: Knowledge in MS office, Electronic Medical Records

Certificates & Licenses: None required

Other Requirements: Must be Certified Transplant Perfusionist (CTP) by 24th month of employment at Nevada Donor Network. Must be knowledgeable with organ anatomy.