OPO Surgical Recovery Coordinator 1

Miami, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Current Employees:

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The Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency at the University of Miami/UHealth is currently seeking a full time OPO Surgical Recovery Coordinator 1. The Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) Recovery Coordinator 1 is responsible for recovery packaging preservation and transportation of cadaveric organs to be used in surgical transplants in all Donor Service Area Hospitals within the confines of: Dade Monroe Broward Collier Palm Beach St. Lucie counties and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas (Over 90 hospitals). The incumbent also ensures organ recovery activities are in accordance with all applicable regulatory standards and operating procedures.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

Works with surgical staff in the clinical recovery preservation and transportation of organs.
Coordinates with the staff in operating room for local procurements and abroad (i.e. requiring flight transportation) with clinical recovery and preservation of organs for transplantation and undertakes extensive communications with transplant center according to established guidelines.
Recovers organs and tissues for research as guided by Medical Director or LAORA leadership in accordance with protocols established by partnered research entity.
Operate kidney preservation machine and maintain accurate clinical preservation records while on preservation duty.
Documents all recovery activities completely and accurately.
Assists with maintaining recovery instruments and equipment.
Provides training and continuing education to all recovery personnel.
Orders stocks receives and rotates all durable and consumable supplies.
Works with other recovery agencies to ensure good working relationships and customer service.
Ensures recovery was done in accordance with regulatory agencies policies.
Ensures compliance with all OSHA and HIPPA protocols.
Maintains logs on all equipment and schedules monthly cleaning of recovery suite(s).
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Associates degree or medical certification Licensure/Registration Surgical Technician
Bachelors Degree preferred
CPTC Certification a plus

Experience:

Two years clinical experience/critical care experience
Relevant combination of education and work experience will be considered
Hospital Operating Room and/or Surgical Tech experience preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:

Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings nights and weekends as necessary.
Commitment to the Universitys core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental tuition remission and more.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

Required Experience:

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