Surgical Coordinator I (Region 1: Covington)

• Reviews authorization form, serology results, organs to be recovered, Potential Transplant Recipient identifier, and ABO prior to organ recovery. 
• Is familiar with and adheres to coroner’s restrictions and/or requests
• Reviews and is familiar with Donor ID from UNET prior to beginning of recovery
• Communicate effectively with anesthesia and hospital staff in the OR setting
• Sets up equipment and supplies for organ preservation. Prepares aortic and portal vein cannulation 
• Communicates effectively with recovery surgeons in OR setting
• Assists with recovery of HFV by guiding the surgeon on how HFV should be recovered. Completes appropriate documentation for HFV recovery.
• Assist in the recovery of research organs by reviewing protocol with surgeon or by assisting LOPA’s research coordinators with the recovery
• Opens supplies in preparation for recovery. Demonstrates sterile and aseptic technique.
• Labels, packages, and verifies all organs, vessels, and tissue typing specimens according to protocol
• Transports and sets up all supplies required for the preservation and packaging of organs
• Completes appropriate documentation for organs and tissues recovered, donor chart, and completion of case duties
• Assists with post mortem care including disposition of the donor, cleaning of OR and DCU, and equipment
• Monitor kidneys while on the perfusion machine
• Provides assistance to the ORC and/or OR coordinator during organ recovery

• Maintains competency annually, reviews and completes all assigned tasks in Q-Pulse by assigned deadline
• Effective communication with internal and external colleagues
• Adheres to all LOPA, AOPO, and UNOS guidelines relevant to the organ recovery processes
• Maintains BLS certification
• Attends monthly meetings, assigned educational opportunities, and other assigned scheduled events

• Upholds LOPA core values of selfless, authentic and passionate
• Use constructive and positive communication
• Be a team player
• Hold yourself and other accountable
• Keep a positive attitude
• Be respectful of others
• Timely completion of all required educational training, tasks and SOP reviews by assigned due date

• Progression to Surgical Coordinator II role includes successful completion of Surgical Coordinator I orientation and competency in all requirements of the Surgical Coordinator I job role.
• Completion of training to dissect and place kidneys on perfusion machine and show competence to perform tasks independently

• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, airborne illnesses, hazardous materials, pharmacological agents with little likelihood of harm if established health precautions are followed.
• May, at times, have exposure to blood, packaged organs and tissues for transplant and/or research in a hospital setting or while in the office.
• Possible mental and visual fatigue associated with detailed work
• Travel within the U.S., including flying
• Travel to branch office locations
• Work is done indoors in an office setting
• Work in a fast-paced environment with a sometimes demanding time schedule

• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Reaching with hands and arms
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 10 pounds in all directions.
• Communicating with others verbally and electronically to exchange information.
• Stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching
• Considerable time spent walking
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Use of fine motor skills
• Doing work that requires visual acuity
• Need for ability to hear
• Operating medical equipment
• Operating motor vehicles.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Medium work that includes moving or lifting objects up to 50 pounds.

• Full time, On-Call position 
• Scheduled up to 12 days/24 call shifts per month
• Available as needed Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm unless on PTO
• Holiday call rotation of each individual holiday 
• Maintains personal and professional balance, takes care of self 

• Medical terminology with experience in patient care setting
• Surgical Technology certificate or diploma preferred
• Previous OPO experience or 2 years work experience as a Surgical Technologist preferred

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Ability to deliver effective and professional verbal and written communication
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with internal and external colleagues
• Ability to apply common sense understanding and to solve problems
• Ability to be flexible in a dynamic work environment
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to maintain confidentiality 

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