Organ Preservation Coordinator - Atrium Health LifeShare Carolinas - FT

Advocate Health•Charlotte, NC

13d•$29 - $43

About The Position

The Organ Preservation Coordinator at Atrium Health LifeShare Carolinas coordinates the recovery, preservation, and transportation of donated organs. The role also performs aseptic tissue recovery and organ preservation using appropriate machines, including cannulating and placing organs on preservation machines as approved by the surgical director and performing in-situ flushes of all organs. The coordinator evaluates donors, organizes recovery-team logistics, and communicates with Medical Examiners, Nursing Supervisors, Funeral Directors, families, hospital personnel, physicians, and coworkers as required. The role ensures recovered organs and tissues are packaged according to policy and regulatory requirements, sterilizes LifeShare recovery instruments, and maintains the Organ, Tissue, and Eye Labs and their supply levels. This is a full-time position with 40 hours per week and rotating 12-hour shifts. The schedule rotates between Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday one week and Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday the next, with rotating call. The position requires travel, including use of a personal vehicle and the ability to travel by airplane or helicopter and ride in ambulances.

Requirements

Associate degree, Certified Transplant Preservationist (CTP), or Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS) certification required.
Knowledge of abdominal and thoracic anatomy required.
Within six months of employment, demonstrate a basic understanding of kidney anatomy, surgical dissection technique, suturing, vascular surgery, cellular metabolism, and laboratory values.
Valid driver's license required.
Able to travel distances greater than 100 miles and function effectively in unfamiliar hospital environments.
Able to fly in airplanes or helicopters and ride in ambulances.
Able to push, pull, or otherwise move heavy objects and lift and carry at least 50 pounds.
Good manual dexterity and visual acuity.
Able to stand and walk for long periods and endure irregular sleep patterns.
Good communication skills with families, hospital personnel, physicians, and fellow employees.
Able to use a personal vehicle for work travel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in a 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

Perform aseptic recovery of tissue, including eyes, bones, ligaments, tendons, heart for valves, saphenous vessels, and skin, according to departmental policies and procedures.
Coordinate the recovery, preservation, and transportation of donated organs.
Perform organ preservation using appropriate machines; cannulate and place organs on preservation machines as approved by the surgical director; and perform in-situ flushes of all organs.
Perform donor evaluations and coordinate logistics for recovery teams.
Communicate with Medical Examiners, Nursing Supervisors, and Funeral Directors as required.
Ensure recovered organs and tissues are packaged according to policy and meet regulatory requirements.
Decontaminate and sterilize LifeShare instruments used in organ, tissue, and eye recovery.
Maintain the Organ, Tissue, and Eye Labs and ensure supplies are stocked at par levels.

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Career development programs.