Surgical Coordinator I

2 weeks ago

Covington, United States LOPA Full time

LOPA is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled

Job Title: Surgical Coordinator I

Department: Clinical

Reports to: Director of Surgical Services

Exemption: Non-Exempt

Date Revised: 10/30/2020

Position Summary

Responsible for the coordination of the organ donation process during the recovery of organs for

transplantation and research. Participates with hospital development and professional/public

education programs using a team approach. Develops and maintains a positive professional liaison

between LOPA and the medical/civic community. Utilizes discretion and sensitivity with respect to the

circumstances, views and beliefs of others in all interactions, including donor families.

Essential Functions

  • Reviews authorization form, serology results, organs to be recovered, Potential Transplant Recipient identifier, and ABO prior to organ recovery.
  • Is familiar with and adheres to coroner's restrictions and/or requests
  • Reviews and is familiar with Donor ID from UNET prior to beginning of recovery
  • Communicate effectively with anesthesia and hospital staff in the OR setting
  • Sets up equipment and supplies for organ preservation. Prepares aortic and portal vein cannulation
  • Communicates effectively with recovery surgeons in OR setting
  • Assists with recovery of HFV by guiding the surgeon on how HFV should be recovered. Completes appropriate documentation for HFV recovery.
  • Assist in the recovery of research organs by reviewing protocol with surgeon or by assisting LOPA's research coordinators with the recovery
  • Opens supplies in preparation for recovery. Demonstrates sterile and aseptic technique.
  • Labels, packages, and verifies all organs, vessels, and tissue typing specimens according to protocol
  • Transports and sets up all supplies required for the preservation and packaging of organs
  • Completes appropriate documentation for organs and tissues recovered, donor chart, and completion of case duties
  • Assists with post mortem care including disposition of the donor, cleaning of OR and DCU, and equipment
  • Monitor kidneys while on the perfusion machine
  • Provides assistance to the ORC and/or OR coordinator during organ recovery
Job Role Expectations
  • Maintains competency annually, reviews and completes all assigned tasks in Q-Pulse by assigned deadline
  • Effective communication with internal and external colleagues
  • Adheres to all LOPA, AOPO, and UNOS guidelines relevant to the organ recovery processes
  • Maintains BLS certification
  • Attends monthly meetings, assigned educational opportunities, and other assigned scheduled events
Organizational Expectations
  • Upholds LOPA core values of selfless, authentic and passionate
  • Use constructive and positive communication
  • Be a team player
  • Hold yourself and other accountable
  • Keep a positive attitude
  • Be respectful of others
  • Timely completion of all required educational training, tasks and SOP reviews by assigned due date
Role Progression
  • Progression to Surgical Coordinator II role includes successful completion of Surgical Coordinator I orientation and competency in all requirements of the Surgical Coordinator I job role.
  • Completion of training to dissect and place kidneys on perfusion machine and show competence to perform tasks independently
Work Environment
  • Possible exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, airborne illnesses, hazardous materials, pharmacological agents with little likelihood of harm if established health precautions are followed.
  • May, at times, have exposure to blood, packaged organs and tissues for transplant and/or research in a hospital setting or while in the office.
  • Possible mental and visual fatigue associated with detailed work
  • Travel within the U.S., including flying
  • Travel to branch office locations
  • Work is done indoors in an office setting
  • Work in a fast-paced environment with a sometimes demanding time schedule
Physical Demands
  • Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
  • Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
  • Reaching with hands and arms
  • Adjusting or moving objects up to 10 pounds in all directions.
  • Communicating with others verbally and electronically to exchange information.
  • Stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching
  • Considerable time spent walking
  • Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
  • Use of fine motor skills
  • Doing work that requires visual acuity
  • Need for ability to hear
  • Operating medical equipment
  • Operating motor vehicles.
  • Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
  • Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
  • Medium work that includes moving or lifting objects up to 50 pounds.
Work Hours
  • Full time, On-Call position
  • Scheduled up to 12 days/24 call shifts per month
  • Available as needed Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm unless on PTO
  • Holiday call rotation of each individual holiday
  • Maintains personal and professional balance, takes care of self
Education and Experience
  • Medical terminology with experience in patient care setting
  • Surgical Technology certificate or diploma preferred
  • Previous OPO experience or 2 years work experience as a Surgical Technologist preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite
  • Ability to deliver effective and professional verbal and written communication
  • Ability to establish and maintain relationships with internal and external colleagues
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding and to solve problems
  • Ability to be flexible in a dynamic work environment
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

"The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements of the job. It is not to be

construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties may

be assigned by management as necessary".

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