Surgical Coordinator 1 PR

LifeLink Careers•Guaynabo, PR

15h

About The Position

The Surgical Coordinator 1 assists the Vascular Transplant Coordinator with assigned clinical and non-clinical organ and tissue recovery procedures, following LifeLink Foundation, OPO, Tissue Bank, and applicable regulatory requirements. This on-call position participates in a call rotation and may support Hospital Development and Public Education programs as directed by the Director of Recovery Services and the Executive Director. The role supports pre-operative, intra-operative, scrubbing, and post-operative activities. Duties include preparing documentation and supplies, assisting surgical and recovery teams, handling specimens and preservation processes, packaging organs and tissue, supporting donor post-mortem care, and completing accurate and timely documentation. The position also participates in education, meetings, and other assigned duties. Work can involve extended hours, travel at all hours, different operating room settings, and emotionally and physically demanding circumstances.

Requirements

Operations Room Technician (ORT) qualification, successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology Program, or equivalent.
At least two years of experience in one of the qualifying fields.
Advanced technical, organizational, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Current valid state driver's license with a good driving record.
Respond to cases when scheduled and respond to calls within 15 minutes.
Arrive at the hospital before the required time of 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours before OR time.
Able to work in various operating room settings.
Able to work extended hours during peak procurement periods and while on call, and travel at all hours as needed.
Able to stand for long periods and perform some lifting.
Able to work in a high-stress role involving emotional and physical demands.
Participate in a 7/24 on-call schedule rotation.
Passion for helping others and making a difference.
Alignment with LifeLink's values of Compassion, Excellence, Legacy, People, and Quality.
Collaborative approach and ability to thrive in a mission-first environment.

Responsibilities

Assist the Primary Vascular Coordinator with assigned clinical and non-clinical recovery procedures.
Obtain chart copies for LifeLink and Extra-renal teams one hour before surgery, brief surgical staff, bring LifeLink supplies, and assist with donor transportation.
Understand and complete all sheets comprising the LifeLink Deceased Donor Information Form.
Ensure anesthesia personnel and visiting teams have appropriate supplies, paperwork, and specimens.
Provide the circulating nurse with the names of recovery personnel and assist with general duties.
Gather sterile supplies for each organ to be recovered and open them using proper technique.
Obtain blood specimens and prepare preservation solution and sterile ice for abdominal organs.
Set up and run aortic, portal, cardiac, and pulmonary preservation.
Arrange transportation for recovery teams and perform duties on local donors and import recoveries.
Use proper sterile technique for scrubbing, gowning, and gloving; set up the back table.
Package organs according to protocol, procure and package heart valves, and procure and package organs for research.
Perform extra-renal fly-outs.
Assist OR staff with donor post-mortem care and room cleanup.
Complete intra-operative donor information sheets and package organs for transportation according to UNOS/LifeLink policies.
Complete assigned post-donor follow-up and provide accurate, timely documentation.
Uphold and reflect LifeLink's mission, policies, and protocols and serve as a role model.
Participate in professional education in-services and public education programs.
Attend staff and other required meetings.
Perform other duties as directed by the Administrator-on-call, Director, or Executive Director.