Surgical Recovery Coordinator - Night Shift

HonorBridge•Chapel Hill, NC

About The Position

Are you looking to find a career in the medical field that is working to save a life every day or become part of someone’s legacy? If so, HonorBridge is seeking a positive, energetic, and highly motivated individual to join our team. HonorBridge is the largest Organ Procurement Organization in North Carolina. We partner with hospitals, transplant centers and other partners to coordinate the organ and tissue donation process. We are passionate about inspiring our community to register as organ and tissue donors and provide support to the families of those who give the gift of life. Job Summary: Due to growth, HonorBridge is recruiting for a Surgical Recovery Coordinator. The surgical recovery coordinator is responsible for all areas of the surgical recovery that include preservation of organs for transplantation and research and recovery of research organs and tissues. This is a night shift position that requires (4)12-hour call days a week/weekend. The ideal candidate is passionate about our Mission, possess an Associate Degree with a concentration in health-related field and has experience in an operating room or clinical environment. RN, LPN, EMT, EMT-P or CST are strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals for this position, must live within 30 miles of their designated office location and always remain within 30 miles of office location when on call. Individuals must have the ability to work extended hours with extensive on call responsibilities. Extensive automobile travel within the assigned service area and significant travel in light aircraft is also required.

Requirements

Minimum of an Associate’s Degree with a concentration in health-related field or equivalent experience in an operating room or clinical environment required.
Valid state driver’s license required.
Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology
Ability to analyze and interpret data in high-pressure situations
Knowledge of operating room environment
Experience in form completion and documentation
Must possess the ability to work extended hours and have the flexibility to accommodate the needs of the call schedule.
Individuals for this position, must live within 30 miles of their designated office location and always remain within 30 miles of office location when on call.
Extensive automobile travel within the assigned service area and significant travel in light aircraft is also required.

Nice To Haves

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: RN, LPN, EMT/EMT-P or CST preferred.
ABTC certification (CTP or CPTC) required within 2 years of eligibility.

Responsibilities

Performs pulsatile perfusion according to policies and protocols.
Communicates accurate information to the HonorBridge Organ Administrator on Call and to transplant center medical staff.
Monitors pulsatile perfusion equipment in accordance with HonorBridge policies and procedures to ensure safe, proper operation.
Troubleshoot pulsatile perfusion equipment, and takes action to correct deficiencies and notifies HonorBridge Management
Identify renal anatomy and performs minor surgical procedures to ensure proper perfusion of organ
Coordinate recovery of organs outside the DSA.
Communicates with affected transplant center medical staff as indicated
Initiates action and oversees logistics associated with imported organs
Reports all call activity to the AOC as events occur
Appropriately documents import organ activity per HonorBridge policies and procedures and OPTN guidelines.
Provides organ recovery expertise for local organ donors.
Works in conjunction with the Organ Donation Coordinator to oversee the organ recovery process and maximize donation opportunities for research.
Adheres to hospital protocol and works collaboratively with hospital staff.
Follows HonorBridge policy and procedures.
Packs and properly prepares appropriate and necessary medical supplies for surgical recovery of organs
Travels to donor hospital, arriving in ample time to assess OR setting and review processes with hospital staff
Perfuses and packages organs in accordance to OPTN policy
Assists in the organ recovery process as needed, including back table set-up, kidney dissection, and final closure, as directed.
Allocates authorized research organs, tissues, and specimen to appropriate research partners. Assists and/or actively recovers authorized organs, tissues, and specimen for research.
Properly documents clinical activity
Follows HonorBridge policies and procedures related to documentation.
Utilizes electronic monitoring (e.g., pulsatile pump trends) where available and in accordance with policies and procedures.
Submits paperwork in an accurate and timely manner
Actively assists with the HonorBridge quality assurance process
Serves as a resource for pulsatile perfusion and import referrals
Assists with the electronic chart completion process
Maintains clean, safe, and organized HonorBridge lab spaces
Strives to establish and maintain ongoing relationships with all levels of hospital personnel and medical staff on a continual basis
Functions as a Surgical Recovery Coordinator to provide services to hospital partners and transplant centers. The number of weekly call days will vary depending on the need of the department.
Responds to administrative duties to include internal and external communication, projects and QA tasks in a timely manner as defined by HonorBridge leadership.