Job Description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Under the direction of the Supervisor, Recovery Services the Organ Recovery Specialist is responsible for coordinating, assisting, and performing many of the key aspects related to the surgical recovery process of organ donation. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Demonstrates Core Values: Do Right Always, Find a Better Way, Make Results Happen and Strengthen the Team. * Serves as the primary contact person for operating room during donor cases, gives notification to operating room (OR) staff of pending cases, is available to respond to questions/concerns from the OR staff * Assists OR staff as needed with preparation for organ recovery * Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with hospital and transplant center staff * Secures placement of all consented non-transplantable organs for research; independently recovers organs for research/education * Performs intra-operative organ preservation, and organ perfusion for kidneys * Coordinates transportation of recovered organs and tissues to recipient transplant centers or research facilities * Ensures all recovered organs and tissues are packaged with appropriate paperwork, blood, and tissue specimens per UNOS policy * Assists OR staff with post-mortem care * Completes all organ recovery and preservation related documentation accurately * Maintains organ recovery and preservation equipment and supply inventory * Maintains quality assurance and equipment maintenance records * Meets regulatory guidelines and requirements for data reporting of donor information * Assists Hospital Relations Specialists with educating health care professionals and the public regarding organ donation; may develop, conduct, and participate in education programs for health care professionals and the public. * Participates in the general orientation and training of newly hired OPO personnel * Participates in OPO and transplant department related research studies * Contributes to quality assurance activities * Supports and demonstrates a customer service commitment to internal and external customers through adherence to Versiti customer service standards and processes * Maintains competence through attendance at mandatory and other job-related educational opportunities * Actively participates in Lean and continuous improvement activities * Understands how applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures impact specific job responsibilities and functions and performs assigned job functions in accordance with them to include those set forth by the AOPO (Association of Organ... For full info follow application link. We embrace and encourage diversity in our workforce. Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We participate in eVerify. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. We are a tobacco/smoke-free workplace. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/E99E1321A49A49B9 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.