Perfusion Coordinator

Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network•Itasca, IL

35d•$33 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking to make a difference? Team up with Gift of Hope! Gift of Hope is dedicated to coordinating organ and tissue donation in the northern three-quarters of Illinois and northwest Indiana. Our goal is to provide the highest quality service to families and hospitals as we strive to fulfill our mission of saving and enhancing the lives of as many people as possible through organ and tissue donation. Summary Perform kidney dissection/cannulation under sterile conditions necessary for machine preservation; coordinate the machine perfusion of deceased donor kidneys; coordinate the placement of kidneys that meet pump criteria from deceased donors via the national organ allocation system; process tissue from deceased donor kidneys for histological review via telepathology services; conduct inventory management of supplies for the Organ Recovery Department. This is a night shift position from 7 PM-7 AM Compensation range for this position: $33.10 - $37.23 per hour plus applicable night shift differential

Requirements

Degree or certification in one of the health sciences with a minimum of 2 years’ experience as an RN, EMT/Paramedic, Respiratory Therapist or Certified Surgical Technologist or equivalent work experience
Other candidates may be considered on an individual basis at the discretion of management, dependent on aligned job experience
Experience with interpretation of lab values, diagnostic testing and medical terminology
Experience working with and understanding sterile technique
Basic computer skills
Ability to learn and become proficient in the calibration, operation, troubleshooting and monitoring of equipment necessary for machine perfusion, histological slide processing, and OR equipment
Ability to learn and become proficient in the set-up, maintenance, and disinfection of histological equipment, the perfusion laboratory, surgical instruments and perfusion equipment ensuring machine preservation is performed under sterile conditions
Visual acuity to read and monitor equipment
Fine motor skills to perform essential clinical and technical skills required
Ability to lift 50 lbs. of equipment from ground level to table-top level
Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop and kneel to perform job functions
Ability to hear and speak to convey information to co-workers and hospital staff
Ability to learn and use technology such as computers, mobile devices and medical equipment and related software for communication, documentation, and clinical purposes
Access to reliable transportation for work
Ability to work a 12-hour on-call schedule a minimum of 14 days per month, which includes 2 weekends per month and rotating holidays
Carry a personal cell phone to be accessible outside regular business hours

Responsibilities

Advance Gift of Hope's mission, vision and core values: providing compassionate service, contributing to outstanding teams and engaging as one of our passionate people committed to a positive culture that respects the dignity and worth of each individual.
Adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.
Participate in 12-hour on-call rotation to coordinate renal organ placement and hypothermic machine perfusion of deceased donor kidneys
Communicate with transplant centers to allocate organs in accordance with OPTN/UNOS policy; document the disposition of these organs
Use DonorNet to disseminate donor information and organ offer notification; accurately document placement efforts in the Gift of Hope EMR
Identify, document and communicate required clinical information to associated Gift of Hope staff, transplant center staff and administrators
Participate in on-call rotation to perform kidney dissection and preparation of deceased donor kidneys for machine perfusion
Document and input perfusion-related information into DonorNet as required
Package and label organs for transplantation or research according to policy.
Obtain, process, stain and scan kidney biopsies for telepathology
Monitor and maintain key Organ Operations supplies and equipment
Participate in departmental quality assurance initiatives, meetings, educational activities and required training as assigned
Participate in training and mentoring new staff as assigned
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance options for full-time employees
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
403(b) retirement plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement up to the IRS-allowed maximum
Personalized learning and educational development opportunities
Monthly cell phone and internet stipends
Paid Parental Leave
Annual Employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Accounts to support wellness needs
Support and counseling for personal, work financial or family needs through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and our partnership with Critical Incident Stress Consultants (CISC)

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