Organ Preservation Coordinator - LifeShare Carolinas - FT Variable

American Addiction Centers•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Organ Preservation Coordinator at LifeShare Carolinas, a part of Advocate Health, is a full-time role with a variable schedule. This critical position involves the aseptic recovery of various human tissues and organs, including eyes, bones, ligaments, tendons, heart for valves, saphenous vessels, and skin, strictly adhering to departmental policies and procedures. Key responsibilities include coordinating the entire process of organ recovery, preservation, and transportation. The coordinator performs organ preservation using specialized machines, which involves cannulating and placing organs on preservation machines as approved by the surgical director, and conducting in-situ flushes. The role also encompasses performing donor evaluations, managing logistics for recovery teams, and maintaining essential communication with Medical Examiners, Nursing Supervisors, and Funeral Directors. Ensuring that all recovered organs and tissues are packaged according to policy and meet regulatory requirements is paramount. Additionally, the coordinator is responsible for the decontamination and sterilization of all LifeShare instruments used in recovery and for maintaining the Organ, Tissue, and Eye Labs, ensuring adequate supply levels. This position requires significant travel, often over long distances, and the ability to work effectively in diverse hospital environments, including travel by air and ambulance, and involves irregular sleep patterns due to the nature of organ recovery.

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

Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
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