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Position Overview The Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency is currently seeking a full‑time OPO Surgical Recovery Coordinator. The coordinator 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).
Core Job Functions
Works with surgical staff in the clinical recovery, preservation, packaging and transportation of organs according to established guidelines and policies.
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 and packages organs and tissues for research as guided by Medical Director or LAORA leadership in accordance with protocols established by partnered research entity.
Operates kidney preservation machine and maintains 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.
Qualifications
Education:
Associate’s degree or medical certification, Licensure/Registration, Surgical Technician
Bachelor’s 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 University’s core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
Job Status: Full time | Employee Type: Staff | Pay Grade: H9
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
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Current Employees If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet.
Position Overview The Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency is currently seeking a full‑time OPO Surgical Recovery Coordinator. The coordinator 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).
Core Job Functions
Works with surgical staff in the clinical recovery, preservation, packaging and transportation of organs according to established guidelines and policies.
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 and packages organs and tissues for research as guided by Medical Director or LAORA leadership in accordance with protocols established by partnered research entity.
Operates kidney preservation machine and maintains 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.
Qualifications
Education:
Associate’s degree or medical certification, Licensure/Registration, Surgical Technician
Bachelor’s 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 University’s core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
Job Status: Full time | Employee Type: Staff | Pay Grade: H9
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
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