OPO Surgical Recovery Coordinator 1

University of Miami•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency at the University of Miami/UHealth is currently seeking a full time OPO Surgical Recovery Coordinator 1. The Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) Recovery Coordinator 1 is responsible for recovery, packaging, preservation and transportation of cadaveric organs to be used in surgical transplants in all Donor Service Area Hospitals within the confines of: Dade, Monroe, Broward, Collier, Palm Beach, St. Lucie counties and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas (Over 90 hospitals). The incumbent also ensures organ recovery activities are in accordance with all applicable regulatory standards and operating procedures.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or medical certification, Licensure/Registration, Surgical Technician
Two years clinical experience/critical care experience
Relevant combination of education and work experience will be considered
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
Commitment to the University’s core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred
CPTC Certification a plus
Hospital Operating Room and/or Surgical Tech experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Works with surgical staff in the clinical recovery, preservation, and transportation of organs.
Coordinates with the staff in operating room for local procurements and abroad (i.e. requiring flight transportation) with clinical recovery and preservation of organs for transplantation, and undertakes extensive communications with transplant center, according to established guidelines.
Recovers organs and tissues for research as guided by Medical Director or LAORA leadership in accordance with protocols established by partnered research entity.
Operate kidney preservation machine and maintain accurate clinical preservation records while on preservation duty.
Documents all recovery activities completely and accurately.
Assists with maintaining recovery instruments and equipment.
Provides training and continuing education to all recovery personnel.
Orders, stocks, receives, and rotates all durable and consumable supplies.
Works with other recovery agencies to ensure good working relationships and customer service.
Ensures recovery was done in accordance with regulatory agencies’ policies.
Ensures compliance with all OSHA and HIPPA protocols.
Maintains logs on all equipment and schedules monthly cleaning of recovery suite(s).
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.