Surgical Recovery Coordinator - FLOAT

DCI Donor Services•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Come work with DCIDS (New Mexico Donor Services, Sierra Donor Services, Tennessee Donor Services) without having to relocate! The Float Pool Surgical Recovery Coordinator is a full-time role that provides allocation, procurement (OR) and preservation services throughout our 3 OPOs! This opportunity is perfect for experienced coordinators looking for travel opportunities with DCIDS benefits. This is an exciting opportunity to be apart of a team that is passionate to end the transplant waiting list by saving and improving lives through organ and tissue donation and transplantation.

Requirements

Two to three years of experience as an OPO clinical coordinator with similar responsibilities outlined in job description.
Working knowledge of computers to include Microsoft Office.
Strong data entry and typing skills required.

Responsibilities

Assumes primary responsibility for the renal preservation process including pumping and pump transport, in accordance with company policy, UNOS policy, and AOPO standards. Reports difficulties or challenges in the preservation process to the manager or administrator on call.
Performs extensive on-call responsibilities to assist with the activities related to the donor recovery. Primary on-call responsibilities will occur in assigned region or office where employed. Increased donor activity, staffing shortages, etc. will require assuming on-call responsibilities outside the primary area.
Coordinates and assists in the surgical recovery, preservation, packaging, and delivery of organs and specimens in conjunction with transplant surgeons and/or organ recovery coordinators, research facilities or coroner’s offices in compliance with company policy, AOPO standards, and UNOS requirements.
Coordinates and assists with fly outs (if applicable).
Coordinates and assists with organ allocation, including kidney and liver placement, distribution, and transportation of organs for transplantation and/or research in accordance with company policy, UNOS policy, and AOPO standards.
Receives import organ offers and facilitates communication of information between host donor program and local transplant program (if applicable). Coordinates and assists with travel arrangements for transplant teams, organs for transplant and/or research, and specimens to laboratories, as appropriate, in accordance with company policy, UNOS policy, AOPO standards, and ME office.
Orders and maintains all necessary supplies related to the organ recovery process. Maintains sterile supplies and donor equipment bags. Maintains the organ clinical supply room as appropriate. Handles and maintain supplies per OSHA standards and company policy. Maintains the constant state of readiness (clean and orderly).
Assists in data collection needed for recording and reporting donor activities. Adheres to company policy, AOPO and UNOS standards regarding documentation.
Assists with assigned projects and performs other duties related to the clinical, hospital services, and public education activities of the company.
Assists with organ specific research projects.
Performs other duties as assigned.