Surgical Recovery Tech Job at Nevada Donor Network, Inc., Reno, NV

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  • Nevada Donor Network, Inc.
  • Reno, NV

Job 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.

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.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree, Surgical Tech, Scrub Technician or related field or applicable experience required

Experience: Minimum of 1-3 years’ Surgical experience preferred.

Computer Skills: Knowledge in MS office, Electronic Medical Records

Certificates & Licenses: CST Highly Preferred

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

Job Tags

Local area,

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