Surgical Technologist/Surgical Recovery Coordinator
About The Position
Sierra Donor Services is seeking a Surgical Recovery Coordinator in Sacramento to support its mission of saving and enhancing lives through organ donation. The role involves surgical removal, preservation, packaging, and distribution of organs, working with transplant surgeons and organ recovery coordinators. It also includes renal preservation, organ allocation and transportation, and extensive on-call support for donor recovery activities. Sierra Donor Services is part of DCI Donor Services, which operates organ procurement and tissue recovery organizations in California, New Mexico, and Tennessee, as well as a tissue bank and eye bank. The organization describes its mission as serving donor families and recipients and extending the reach of each donor’s gift.
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 by completion of the first year.
- Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications, and basic data-entry skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and assist with the surgical recovery, preservation, and packaging of organs and specimens with transplant surgeons and/or organ recovery coordinators, following policies and standards.
- Assume primary responsibility for the renal preservation process, including pumping and pump transport, following policies and standards.
- Perform extensive on-call responsibilities to assist with donor recovery activities.
- Coordinate and assist with organ allocation, including kidney and liver placement, and the distribution and transportation of organs for transplantation and/or research, following policies and standards.
- Coordinate and assist with fly-outs and fly-backs.
Benefits
- Up to 176 hours of PTO in the first year.
- Up to 72 hours of sick time in the first year.
- Choice of PPO or HDHP medical plan, plus 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
