Surgical Recovery Coordinator II

Lifebanc•Cleveland, OH

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a dual role that is responsible for providing organ preservation services to provide safe transplantable organs to those in need while meeting AOPO and UNOS standards. This position also fulfills the role and responsibility of a surgical technician for Lifebanc organ donor cases. Lifebanc, is the federally designated organ, eye and tissue recovery organization that serves 20 counties in Northeast Ohio. Put simply, we facilitate and coordinate organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation in our community and educate the public on the importance of our mission. Our vision is pursuing a future where organ, eye and tissue donation is embraced as an honor and personal responsibility. Our mission is to save and heal lives. Every day, the Lifebanc team gets the opportunity to change lives forever. Become a part of our family as we work toward a world where everyone in need of an organ or tissue transplant receives the healing they deserve. Come be a life saver.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology with a minimum of one year of experience as a surgical technician or; one to two years of equivalent OPO industry experience.
BLS required; certification must be approved by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology.
Knowledge of and skill in sterile technique.
Knowledge of anatomy.
Ability to work nights and weekends.
Willing to fly in small aircraft, if applicable.
Ability to assume responsibility and make decisions without direct supervision.
Ability to work for greater than 24 hours at a given time.
Ability to communicate in a professional manner with a wide range of people, including medical staff and hospital personnel.
Current valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.

Nice To Haves

CTP (Certified Transplant Preservationist) recommended within two years and maintained throughout employment with Lifebanc.
CST (Certified Surgical Technician) preferred.

Responsibilities

Covers assigned shifts on the organ preservation call schedule to assure adequate and reliable coverage on a 24-hour basis including nights, weekends and holidays.
Effectively communicates with transplant surgeons and coordinators to provide information pertinent to the scheduled organ recovery and the perfusion and preservation of organs.
Provides on-site organ recovery and preservation support for organs to a variety of recovery surgeon teams.
Performs organ preservation during organ recovery/procurement and when applicable, performs recovery of an organ for research.
Responsible for preserving, packaging, and labeling of organs to be delivered for transplant.
Responsible for cannulating kidneys, placing on pump, and monitoring function for transplant.
Coordinates organ import or export (including delivering appropriate labs and organs).
Assists the donor surgeons during the removal of organs as first assist.
Documents pertinent organ preservation information thoroughly and accurately.
Maintains designated working area, equipment and supplies, assuring sufficient availability of viable supplies.
Provide assistance to the local transplants centers in facilitating the import process in compliance with UNOS and Lifebanc policies.
Assist the local transplant center once an organ has been accepted, including running the local list, contacting local labs and preservation and arranging transportation.
Complete appropriate import documentation.
Prepares for organ recovery in the operating room at Lifebanc’s DCF and assists donor hospital in preparation when needed.
Performs the job expectations of a surgical technician in the setting of an organ recovery.
Prepares for the recovery procedure by ensuring proper supplies are available and setting up the sterile table, instruments, and equipment appropriate to the surgical procedure.
Identify surgical instruments by name and knowing their use and application.
Assists in the draping and preparation of the donor and donor specimens.
Assures that all instrumentation is accounted for pre and post procedure.
Demonstrates an understanding of the use of surgical equipment, including electrosurgical devices, suction devices, emergency cardiac equipment and slush machines.
Demonstrates an expertise in aseptic technique and assures compliance of all OR personnel during all phases of the organ recovery.
Demonstrates preparation for instrumentation post case to meet sterilization needs.
Assists in the facilitation and the recovery of organs and/or tissues for research purposes.
Performs other job duties as assigned.