Surgical Coordinator 1

Requirements

• Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct and interpersonal relationship development
• Coordinate and perform all designated aspects of the organ recovery, preservation, and packaging process
• Demonstrate proficiency in sterile technique, universal precautions, infection control, and correct use of surgical instruments and supplies
• Prepare, brief, and assist operating room (OR) staff throughout the organ and tissue recovery process
• Set up, maintain, and turn over the OR before, during, and after recovery procedures
• Prepare the OR for organ recovery by ensuring all required surgical supplies, instruments, equipment, slush, preservation solutions, and other necessary materials are available and arranged appropriately
• Coordinate the sterilization of specialized surgical instruments, if necessary
• Maintain appropriate conditions for flush solutions, additives, and preservation media throughout the surgical recovery process
• Recognize and respond to intraoperative complications
• Understand and apply proper techniques for organ and tissue dissection, recovery, preparation, and preservation
• Serve as the surgical first assist during donor organ recovery procedures
• Perform recovery of organs and tissues intended for research, education, or training
• Ensure that all organs, tissues, and specimens are properly packaged and labeled in compliance with regulatory and safety requirements
• Perform designated aspects of preparing organs for machine perfusion and ensuring proper function and integrity
• Operate, monitor, and adjust machine perfusion systems to optimize organ preservation and assess organ viability
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with machine perfusion equipment or protocols during organ preservation
• Perform the packaging, labeling, handling, and shipping of organs in a manner that ensures their arrival without compromise to the quality of the organ or other specimen
• Ensure proper chain of custody, secure storage, and timely transport of specimens to designated pathology or laboratory services
• Facilitate real-time communication with designated stakeholders throughout the organ recovery and allocation process
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all required documentation
• Maintain strict confidentiality of donor and recipient information in accordance with LifeLink policy and applicable privacy law
• Responsible for participating in quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) activities for the OPO as outlined in the OPO QAPI Plan
• Remain current on advances in organ recovery techniques and relevant technologies while maintaining the required certifications
• Assists with hospital development initiatives and provides professional education

Benefits

• COMPANY PAID Medical, Dental, Disability & Life Insurance
• Generous COMPANY PAID Pension Plan for your Retirement
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays
• Growth opportunities in a mission-driven, high-impact nonprofit