Recovery Coordinator

LEGACY DONOR SERVICES FOUNDATION • Miami, FL

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About The Position

The Recovery Coordinator serves as a team lead and primary point of contact for surgical tissue recovery for transplant and research. The role ensures that instruments and supplies used in recovery activities comply with standard operating procedures and applicable regulatory standards. The position involves aseptic tissue recovery, coordination and documentation of recovery activities, supply management, and adherence to safety and privacy protocols. The coordinator also assists with training new recovery staff and schedules monthly cleaning of recovery suites.

The role requires travel to recovery sites, including hospital operating rooms, medical examiners, and funeral homes, with overnight and extended travel as needed. The coordinator must be available for on-call periods of up to 24 hours and may need to work beyond assigned hours to complete recoveries. The position includes exposure to blood-borne pathogens and requires lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds without assistance. Per diem recovery staff report to this position.

Requirements

• Knowledge of gross anatomy and sterile techniques.
• Ability to be on call as required, including for 24-hour time frames.
• Ability to work beyond assigned working time to complete recoveries.
• Current driver's license.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Professional attitude and appearance at all times.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Willingness to travel for extended periods for off-site recoveries.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Science or Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Two years of experience, preferably in tissue or organ donation as a recovery team leader or member.
• CTBS certification; alternatively, the certification must be obtained within two years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the active leader of the Tissue Recovery Teams.
• Perform aseptic tissue recovery according to Vivex Biologics standard operating procedure manuals, AATB standards, and state and federal regulations.
• Assist in training new recovery staff as directed.
• Document all recovery activities completely and accurately.
• Order, receive, store, and rotate recovery supplies using FIFO stock rotation.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, safety, and HIPAA protocols.
• Schedule monthly cleaning of recovery suites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed