Gift of Hope
Overview
Summary
Assists the surgical recovery of organs for transplantation from deceased organ donors; recovers organs for research from deceased organ donors; coordinates the distribution of organs for transplantation or research from deceased organ donors; works collaboratively with other departments and hospital or transplant teams to facilitate the recovery of organs and tissues for transplantation or research; performs kidney dissection/cannulation under sterile conditions necessary for machine preservation; coordinates the machine perfusion of deceased donor kidneys; processes tissue from deceased donor kidneys for histological review via telepathology services
Compensation range for this position is $37.89- $42.63 per hour
Our Benefits
In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:
Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance options for full-time employees
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
403(b) retirement plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement up to the IRS-allowed maximum
Personalized learning and educational development opportunities
Monthly cell phone and internet stipends
Paid Parental Leave
Annual Employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Accounts to support wellness needs
Support and counseling for personal, work financial or family needs through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and our partnership with Critical Incident Stress Consultants (CISC)
Responsibilities Essential Functions
The following essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Advance Gift of Hope's mission, vision and core values: providing compassionate service, contributing to outstanding teams and engaging as one of our passionate people committed to a positive culture that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. Adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.
Assist the recovering surgeon in the surgical recovery of deceased donor organs for transplantation
Recover organs for research
Communicate effectively with internal and external partners to facilitate the donation process
Document required clinical information in a clear and concise manner and input perfusion-related information into DonorNet as required
Package and label organs for transplantation or research
Perform surgical dissection and preparation of deceased donor kidneys for machine perfusion
Monitor deceased donor kidneys during hypothermic machine perfusion
Obtain process, stain, and scan kidney biopsies for telepathology
Participate in departmental quality assurance initiatives, meetings, educational activities and required training as assigned
Participate in training and mentoring of new staff as assigned
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Education and Training Required
The following identifies the minimum education and training required to perform the essential functions of the job.
Requires a combination of education and experience with a surgical focus and a minimum of one year of experience in an operating room environment and with aseptic/sterile technique execution
Completion of a Certified Surgical Technologist, Surgical Technologist or First Assist program preferred or previous experience in Organ Preservation and Transplant
Other candidates may be considered on an individual basis at the discretion of management
Experience and Skills Required
The following indicates the minimum skills and experience required to perform the essential functions of the job.
Ability to achieve and maintain competency in clinical and technical skills required to assist in the surgical recovery of organs for transplant, recover organs for research, and facilitate organ and tissue donation and transplantation
Ability to learn and become proficient in the calibration, operation, troubleshooting and monitoring of equipment necessary for machine perfusion and OR equipment
Ability to learn and become proficient in the set-up, maintenance and disinfection and sterilization of the perfusion laboratory and surgical instruments ensuring machine perfusion is performed under sterile conditions
Experience working with and understanding sterile technique
Ability to communicate the organ/tissue donation process to hospital staff
Ability to function autonomously, establish priorities, and work effectively with an external team
Ability to coordinate the activities for self and others in an environment where priorities change quickly
Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills including effective written correspondence, active listening, and professional customer service response at all levels
Basic computer skills
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Ability to respond to dispatches in a timely manner and arrive at work sites as assigned
Ability to move donor from cart to bed with assistance
Ability to physically position oneself to perform essential job functions
Ability to lift 50 lbs. of equipment from ground level to table-top level, and to push/pull 75 lbs. on a roller cart
Fine motor skills to perform essential clinical and technical skills required
Ability to learn and use technology such as computers, mobile devices and medical equipment and related software for communication, documentation, and clinical purposes
Ability to see, hear, speak, and convey information effectively to a variety of audiences
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee while performing the essential functions of the job.
Normal office environment
Hospital clinical environment, including all clinical practice and patient care areas
12- to 24-hour call shifts
Access to reliable transportation to travel to multiple locations in one day within Illinois and northwest Indiana (if using personal car, must have valid driver’s license and auto insurance)
Occasional travel outside the service area by car or plane to assigned conferences or meetings
Carry a personal cell phone to be accessible outside regular business hours
This job description is intended to describe the essential job functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of the job. Other functions may be assigned by the supervisor and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time at its discretion.
Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and does not discriminate with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, family medical history or genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on an individual’s job-related qualifications and abilities.
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Assists the surgical recovery of organs for transplantation from deceased organ donors; recovers organs for research from deceased organ donors; coordinates the distribution of organs for transplantation or research from deceased organ donors; works collaboratively with other departments and hospital or transplant teams to facilitate the recovery of organs and tissues for transplantation or research; performs kidney dissection/cannulation under sterile conditions necessary for machine preservation; coordinates the machine perfusion of deceased donor kidneys; processes tissue from deceased donor kidneys for histological review via telepathology services
Compensation range for this position is $37.89- $42.63 per hour
Our Benefits
In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:
Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance options for full-time employees
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
403(b) retirement plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement up to the IRS-allowed maximum
Personalized learning and educational development opportunities
Monthly cell phone and internet stipends
Paid Parental Leave
Annual Employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Accounts to support wellness needs
Support and counseling for personal, work financial or family needs through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and our partnership with Critical Incident Stress Consultants (CISC)
Responsibilities Essential Functions
The following essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Advance Gift of Hope's mission, vision and core values: providing compassionate service, contributing to outstanding teams and engaging as one of our passionate people committed to a positive culture that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. Adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.
Assist the recovering surgeon in the surgical recovery of deceased donor organs for transplantation
Recover organs for research
Communicate effectively with internal and external partners to facilitate the donation process
Document required clinical information in a clear and concise manner and input perfusion-related information into DonorNet as required
Package and label organs for transplantation or research
Perform surgical dissection and preparation of deceased donor kidneys for machine perfusion
Monitor deceased donor kidneys during hypothermic machine perfusion
Obtain process, stain, and scan kidney biopsies for telepathology
Participate in departmental quality assurance initiatives, meetings, educational activities and required training as assigned
Participate in training and mentoring of new staff as assigned
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Education and Training Required
The following identifies the minimum education and training required to perform the essential functions of the job.
Requires a combination of education and experience with a surgical focus and a minimum of one year of experience in an operating room environment and with aseptic/sterile technique execution
Completion of a Certified Surgical Technologist, Surgical Technologist or First Assist program preferred or previous experience in Organ Preservation and Transplant
Other candidates may be considered on an individual basis at the discretion of management
Experience and Skills Required
The following indicates the minimum skills and experience required to perform the essential functions of the job.
Ability to achieve and maintain competency in clinical and technical skills required to assist in the surgical recovery of organs for transplant, recover organs for research, and facilitate organ and tissue donation and transplantation
Ability to learn and become proficient in the calibration, operation, troubleshooting and monitoring of equipment necessary for machine perfusion and OR equipment
Ability to learn and become proficient in the set-up, maintenance and disinfection and sterilization of the perfusion laboratory and surgical instruments ensuring machine perfusion is performed under sterile conditions
Experience working with and understanding sterile technique
Ability to communicate the organ/tissue donation process to hospital staff
Ability to function autonomously, establish priorities, and work effectively with an external team
Ability to coordinate the activities for self and others in an environment where priorities change quickly
Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills including effective written correspondence, active listening, and professional customer service response at all levels
Basic computer skills
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Ability to respond to dispatches in a timely manner and arrive at work sites as assigned
Ability to move donor from cart to bed with assistance
Ability to physically position oneself to perform essential job functions
Ability to lift 50 lbs. of equipment from ground level to table-top level, and to push/pull 75 lbs. on a roller cart
Fine motor skills to perform essential clinical and technical skills required
Ability to learn and use technology such as computers, mobile devices and medical equipment and related software for communication, documentation, and clinical purposes
Ability to see, hear, speak, and convey information effectively to a variety of audiences
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee while performing the essential functions of the job.
Normal office environment
Hospital clinical environment, including all clinical practice and patient care areas
12- to 24-hour call shifts
Access to reliable transportation to travel to multiple locations in one day within Illinois and northwest Indiana (if using personal car, must have valid driver’s license and auto insurance)
Occasional travel outside the service area by car or plane to assigned conferences or meetings
Carry a personal cell phone to be accessible outside regular business hours
This job description is intended to describe the essential job functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of the job. Other functions may be assigned by the supervisor and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time at its discretion.
Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and does not discriminate with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, family medical history or genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on an individual’s job-related qualifications and abilities.
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