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Nevada Donor Network

Surgical Recovery Coordinator I

Nevada Donor Network, Las Vegas, Nevada, us, 89105


Job Details

LevelExperienced

Job LocationMain Office - Las Vegas, NV

Position TypeFull Time

Education LevelNot Specified

Salary Range$28.00 - $32.00 Hourly

Travel PercentageUp to 25%

Job ShiftAny

Job CategoryHealth Care

Description

The Surgical Recovery Coordinator (SRC) I supports the mission, goals and strategic plan of Nevada Donor Network, Inc. (NDN) by providing clinical support to facilitate safe, efficient procurement of organs. The SRC I position has on-call responsibilities under the Manager of Surgical Recovery Services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Performs responsibilities of position and promotes teamwork and a professional working environment.Takes 24-hour call to be available for activity associated with organ donation, remaining within a radius to assure that response to all calls occurs in a timely fashion.Participates in clinical screening and evaluation to determine donor suitability as part of the Tripod team.Participates in educational presentations.Maintains confidentiality on all donor-related activities and internal issues.Possesses basic knowledge of donor medical requirements and contraindications to recovery and transplantation.Coordinates and communicates with transplant centers during kidney allocation.Recovery blood/tissue specimens needed for tissue typing.Serves as first assist to visiting and local surgeons.Coordinates visiting transplant teams in the operating room with recovery and preservation of organs for transplantation and research.Provides organ preservation maintaining flush amounts and medicinal additives.Packages and labels the organ(s) procured.Coordinates and/or facilitates the transportation of organs to the local transplant hospital and/or to the NDN Perfusion Lab Facility.Procures, preserves, and allocates organ(s)/tissues for research following researcher criteria and procedures.Coordinates and communicates with ancillary services regarding recovery activity and timeframes.Maintain complete clinical records of donor recoveries to ensure quality.Maintains possession and ensures routine maintenance for assigned organ department equipment and supplies.Maintains an adequate inventory of all supplies and medications.Operates kidney preservation machine efficiently, assess organ function based on providing organ viability feedback to transplant center clinical personnel to optimize organ preservation technique. Maintaining accurate record of kidney function and disposition.Maintenance of the perfusion laboratory.Maintains current knowledge of all NDN, AOPO, CMS and OPTN policies and procedures.Performs other duties as requested by Manager of Surgical Services, Director of Organ, VP of Clinical Affairs and/or the NDN Medical Director.Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.Persuasive - Ability to influence others to change position or to adopt a specific point of view.Competency Statement(s) - Company Specific

Core Values: Relentless, Joyful, Selfless.

Strategic Anchors: Mutually beneficial partnerships, diverse revenue streams and get to yes: every donor every timeAccountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.Compliance - Ability of the individual to be in accordance with established guidelines, policy, standards or legislation

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

Bachelor's degree, Scrub Technician or related field or applicable experience preferred.Experience:

Minimum of 1-3 years' medical experience preferred.

C omputer Skills:

Knowledge inMS office, Electronic Medical Records

Certificates & Licenses:

None required

Other Requirements:

Must be Certified Transplant Perfusionist (CTP) by 24th month of employment at Nevada Donor Network. Must be knowledgeable with organ anatomy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands

Lift/Carry

Stand

F (Frequently)

10 lbs. or less

C (Constantly)

Walk

F (Frequently)

11-20 lbs.

C (Constantly)

Sit

F (Frequently)

21-50 lbs.

F (Frequently)

Handling / Fingering

F (Frequently)

51-100 lbs.

N (Not Applicable)

Reach Outward

F (Frequently)

Over 100 lbs.

N (Not Applicable)

Reach Above Shoulder

O (Occasionally)

Push/Pull

Climb

N (Not Applicable)

12 lbs. or less

C (Constantly)

Crawl

N (Not Applicable)

13-25 lbs.

C (Constantly)

Squat or Kneel

O (Occasionally)

26-40 lbs.

F (Frequently)

Bend

O (Occasionally)

41-100 lbs.

F (Frequently)

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally)

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs./day)

F (Frequently)

Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs./day)

C (Constantly)

Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day)

Other Physical Requirements

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (i.e. face shield, safety glasses, goggles, disposable surgical gloves, shoe covers, sterile gowns, etc.)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Non-smoking laboratory, hospital and office.