Surgical Technologist/Surgical Recovery Coordinator

DCI Donor Services • West Sacramento, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Sierra Donor Services (SDS), part of DCI Donor Services, is seeking a Surgical Recovery Coordinator in Sacramento. The role supports the organization’s mission to save and enhance lives through organ donation by participating in the surgical removal, preservation, packaging, and distribution of organs. The position works in conjunction with transplant surgeons and organ recovery coordinators and follows applicable policies and standards.

The coordinator has primary responsibility for the renal preservation process, including pumping and pump transport. The role also involves extensive on-call duties, organ allocation and transportation, and coordination of fly outs and fly backs. New employees must have received their first COVID-19 vaccine dose by their potential start date or provide proof of vaccination. Applicants who submit an application will receive instructions for a video screening, which must be completed within five days of submission to be considered.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to two years of operating room experience or recent graduation from a certified surgical technician program.
• Health-related certification and ISOP Level 1 certification by completion of the first year.
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications.
• Basic data entry skills.
• First dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by the potential start date or proof of vaccination.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Up to 176 hours of paid time off in the first year.
• Up to 72 hours of sick time in the first year.
• Choice of two medical plans: PPO or HDHP.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• 403(b) plan with matching contribution.
• Company-provided term life insurance, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED