Surgical Recovery Coordinator - CST - Surgical Technologist

DCI Donor Services•Nashville, TN

21h

About The Position

Tennessee Donor Services is seeking a Surgical Recovery Coordinator in Nashville to support organ recovery and help save and enhance lives. The role involves surgical removal, preservation, packaging, and distribution of organs. The coordinator works with transplant surgeons and organ recovery coordinators and supports the organ donation process in accordance with organizational policies and standards. The position includes primary responsibility for renal preservation, including pumping and pump transport, along with extensive on-call duties related to donor recovery. It also involves coordinating and assisting with surgical recovery, organ preservation and packaging, fly outs and fly backs, and organ allocation and transportation for transplantation or research. New employees must receive their first COVID-19 vaccine dose by their potential start date or provide proof of vaccination. Employees must also be able to obtain hospital badges and EMR access from all DCI Donor Services hospital partners. Applicants who submit an application must complete a video screening within five days to be considered.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One to two years of OPO or health care experience.
Health-related certification and ISOP Level 1 by completion of the first year.
Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications, and basic data entry skills.
Must receive a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by the potential start date or provide proof of vaccination.
Must be able to obtain hospital badge and EMR access from all DCI Donor Services hospital partners.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Operating room experience.

Responsibilities

Assume primary responsibility for the renal preservation process, including pumping and pump transport, in accordance with policies and standards.
Perform extensive on-call responsibilities to assist with donor recovery activities.
Coordinate and assist with surgical recovery, preservation, and packaging of organs and specimens alongside transplant surgeons and/or organ recovery coordinators.
Coordinate and assist with fly outs and fly backs.
Coordinate and assist with organ allocation, including kidney and liver placement, distribution, and transportation of organs for transplantation and/or research.

Benefits

Up to 184 hours of PTO in the first year.
Up to 72 hours of sick time in the first year.
Choice of two medical plans: PPO or HDHP.
Dental and vision coverage.
403(b) plan with matching contribution.
Company-provided term life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.
Wellness program.
Supplemental insurance benefits, including accident coverage and short-term disability.
Discounts on home, auto, renter, and pet insurance.
Cell phone discounts through Verizon.
Meal per diems when actively on cases.