Surgical Organ Recovery Coordinator I
Lifebanc - cleveland, OH
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Title : Surgical Organ Recovery Coordinator I Are you ready to save or heal a life? Do you want to be the person that makes the miracle of donation and transplantation a reality? Do you want to turn tragedy into hope and healing? This is what we do every single day and we think you have what it takes. Join a team that combines the fulfillment of an amazing mission with incredible benefits. This is not just another job or listing on your resume. Simply put, this job will change you, just like organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation changes the lives of donor families and recipients. Every day, the Lifebanc team gets the opportunity to change lives forever. Become a part of our family as we work toward a world where everyone in need of an organ or tissue transplant receives the healing they deserve. Come be a life saver. What is Lifebanc? Lifebanc, is the federally designated organ, eye and tissue recovery organization that serves 20 counties in Northeast Ohio. Put simply, we facilitate and coordinate organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation in our community and educate the public on the importance of our mission. Our vision is pursuing a future where organ, eye and tissue donation is embraced as an honor and personal responsibility. Our mission is to save and heal lives. Position Description: This position is responsible for providing organ preservation services to provide safe transplantable organs to those in need while meeting Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) and United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS) standards. Essential Functions: Covers assigned shifts on the organ preservation call schedule to assure adequate and reliable coverage on a 24-hour basis including nights, weekends and holidays. Performs machine pulsatile preservation of kidneys. Cannulates kidneys for pulsatile preservation. Effectively monitors kidneys on pump. Efficiently allocates organs. Transports and retrieves kidney pumps to/from transplant centers. Effectively communicates with transplant surgeons and coordinators to provide information pertinent to the scheduled organ recovery and the perfusion and preservation of organs. Maintains designated working area, equipment, and supplies, assuring sufficient viable supply availability. Maintains daily operations of preservation lab. Maintains appropriate level of Organ Preservation Services case paperwork. Maintains Organ Preservation Services research organ freezer and documentation of the usage of research organs. Provide assistance to the local transplants centers in facilitating the import process in compliance with UNOS and Lifebanc policies. Complete appropriate import documentation. Accompanies recovery teams as needed on fly-outs for organ imports. Includes perfusion, packaging, labeling and review of all pertinent paperwork. Prepares for the organ recovery process in the operating room at donor hospitals and at Lifebanc's Donor Care Facility (DCF). Assist with OR set-up and preparation for organ recoveries at Lifebanc. Assists in the moving and the positioning of the organ donor in preparation of the organ donor recovery. Assist in the facilitation and the recovery of organs and tissues for research purposes. Assesses the availability of placement of organs and tissues for research in compliance with current approved research programs at time of organ allocation. Qualifications: High school diploma required. A degree, diploma or certificate in allied health, life sciences or nursing is preferred. Medical Assistant, LPN, EMT(P). 1 to 2 years of experience in the healthcare field. Preferred Surgical Technician BLS required; certification must be approved by the American Heart Association (AHA). CTP (Certified Transplant Preservationist) recommended within first two years of employment and maintained throughout employment with Lifebanc. Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology. Knowledge of and skill in sterile technique. Ability to stand for extended periods of time up to 10 hours at a time and lift over 75 pounds without assistance. Knowledge of anatomy. Ability to communicate in a professional manner with a wide range of people, including medical staff, and hospital personnel. Willing to fly in small aircraft. Compensation and Benefits: When you join Lifebanc you can expect competitive salaries and a great benefit package. Our benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, health savings account, dependent care flexible spending account, short-term disability, and life insurance. We also offer a generous paid time off program, 401(K) retirement plan, parental leave, on-site fitness facility, tuition reimbursement and more! Lifebanc is committed to a workforce that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. We encourage qualified candidates to apply.
Created: 2024-07-07