Surgical Coordinator

Description

Job Title: Surgical Coordinator I
Department: Clinical
Reports to: Director of Surgical Services
Exemption: Non-Exempt
Date Revised: 10/30/2020

Responsible for the coordination of the organ donation process during the recovery of organs for transplantation and research. Participates with hospital development and professional/public education programs using a team approach. Develops and maintains a positive professional liaison between LOPA and the medical/civic community. Utilizes discretion and sensitivity with respect to the circumstances, views and beliefs of others in all interactions, including donor families.

• 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  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, blood borne 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
• Con…