Surgical Tech - Surgical Recovery Coordinator

Gift of Hope•Chicago, IL

13d•$38 - $43

About The Position

Assists the surgical recovery of organs for transplantation from deceased organ donors; recovers organs for research from deceased organ donors; coordinates the distribution of organs for transplantation or research from deceased organ donors; works collaboratively with other departments and hospital or transplant teams to facilitate the recovery of organs and tissues for transplantation or research; performs kidney dissection/cannulation under sterile conditions necessary for machine preservation; coordinates the machine perfusion of deceased donor kidneys; processes tissue from deceased donor kidneys for histological review via telepathology services Compensation range for this position is $37.89- $42.63 per hour Our Benefits In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance options for full-time employees Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan 403(b) retirement plan with company match Tuition Reimbursement up to the IRS-allowed maximum Personalized learning and educational development opportunities Monthly cell phone and internet stipends Paid Parental Leave Annual Employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Accounts to support wellness needs Support and counseling for personal, work financial or family needs through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and our partnership with Critical Incident Stress Consultants (CISC)

Requirements

Requires a combination of education and experience with a surgical focus and a minimum of one year of experience in an operating room environment and with aseptic/sterile technique execution
Ability to achieve and maintain competency in clinical and technical skills required to assist in the surgical recovery of organs for transplant, recover organs for research, and facilitate organ and tissue donation and transplantation
Ability to learn and become proficient in the calibration, operation, troubleshooting and monitoring of equipment necessary for machine perfusion and OR equipment
Ability to learn and become proficient in the set-up, maintenance and disinfection and sterilization of the perfusion laboratory and surgical instruments ensuring machine perfusion is performed under sterile conditions
Experience working with and understanding sterile technique
Ability to communicate the organ/tissue donation process to hospital staff
Ability to function autonomously, establish priorities, and work effectively with an external team
Ability to coordinate the activities for self and others in an environment where priorities change quickly
Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills including effective written correspondence, active listening, and professional customer service response at all levels
Basic computer skills
Ability to respond to dispatches in a timely manner and arrive at work sites as assigned
Ability to move donor from cart to bed with assistance
Ability to physically position oneself to perform essential job functions
Ability to lift 50 lbs. of equipment from ground level to table-top level, and to push/pull 75 lbs. on a roller cart
Fine motor skills to perform essential clinical and technical skills required
Ability to learn and use technology such as computers, mobile devices and medical equipment and related software for communication, documentation, and clinical purposes
Ability to see, hear, speak, and convey information effectively to a variety of audiences
Access to reliable transportation to travel to multiple locations in one day within Illinois and northwest Indiana (if using personal car, must have valid driver’s license and auto insurance)
Occasional travel outside the service area by car or plane to assigned conferences or meetings
Carry a personal cell phone to be accessible outside regular business hours

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Certified Surgical Technologist, Surgical Technologist or First Assist program preferred or previous experience in Organ Preservation and Transplant
Other candidates may be considered on an individual basis at the discretion of management

Responsibilities

Advance Gift of Hope's mission, vision and core values: providing compassionate service, contributing to outstanding teams and engaging as one of our passionate people committed to a positive culture that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. Adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.
Assist the recovering surgeon in the surgical recovery of deceased donor organs for transplantation
Recover organs for research
Communicate effectively with internal and external partners to facilitate the donation process
Document required clinical information in a clear and concise manner and input perfusion-related information into DonorNet as required
Package and label organs for transplantation or research
Perform surgical dissection and preparation of deceased donor kidneys for machine perfusion
Monitor deceased donor kidneys during hypothermic machine perfusion
Obtain process, stain, and scan kidney biopsies for telepathology
Participate in departmental quality assurance initiatives, meetings, educational activities and required training as assigned
Participate in training and mentoring of new staff as assigned
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance options for full-time employees
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
403(b) retirement plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement up to the IRS-allowed maximum
Personalized learning and educational development opportunities
Monthly cell phone and internet stipends
Paid Parental Leave
Annual Employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Accounts to support wellness needs
Support and counseling for personal, work financial or family needs through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and our partnership with Critical Incident Stress Consultants (CISC)

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