Organ Preservation Coordinator - LifeShare Carolinas - FT Variable

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Charlotte, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Organ Preservation Coordinator is responsible for performing aseptic recovery of various tissues and organs, including eyes, bones, ligaments, tendons, heart valves, saphenous vessels, and skin according to departmental policies and procedures. This role involves coordinating the recovery, preservation, and transportation of donated organs, utilizing appropriate preservation machines and performing in-situ flushes. The coordinator also conducts donor evaluations, manages logistics for recovery teams, and communicates with Medical Examiners, Nursing Supervisors, and Funeral Directors. Ensuring proper packaging of recovered organs and tissues to meet regulatory requirements and maintaining the LifeShare labs with adequate supplies are key aspects of the position. The role requires travel and functioning effectively in various hospital environments, including the ability to fly, ride in ambulances, and use a personal vehicle for work travel.

Requirements

• Associates Degree or Certified Transplant Preservationist (CTP) or Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS) certification required.
• Knowledge of abdominal and thoracic anatomy required.
• Basic understanding of kidney anatomy, surgical dissection technique, suturing, vascular surgery, cellular metabolism and laboratory values within six months of employment required.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Health Science field preferred.
• Certified Surgical Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, CTP, CTBS, Certified Eye Bank Technician, RN, or LPN preferred.
• Operating Room experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs aseptic recovery of tissue; including, but not limited to, eyes, bones, ligaments, tendons, heart for valves, saphenous vessels, and skin according to departmental policies and procedures
• Responsible for coordinating recovery, preservation and transportation of donated organs
• Performs organ preservation using appropriate machines; cannulates and places organs on preservation machines as approved by surgical director; performs in-situ flush of all organs
• Performs donor evaluations, coordinates logistics for recovery teams and communicates with Medical Examiners, Nursing Supervisors, and Funeral Directors as required
• Ensures all recovered organ and tissues are packaged per policy and meet regulatory requirements
• Performs decontamination and sterilization of all LifeShare instruments used in the recovery of organ, tissue, and eye
• Maintains Organ, Tissue, and Eye Labs, ensuring that all supplies are to par levels and stocked accordingly

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees