Organ Recovery Coordinator
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Department: Organ Recovery
Job Type: Full-Time
Clinical Status: Clinical Plus
Shift: 15-call days per month; 24-hour shifts, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays required; field-based role w/ extensive travel (60% or more)
LifeNet Health is searching for talented individuals who will embrace our mission of saving lives, restoring health, and giving hope.
LifeNet Health, headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is the largest nonprofit organ procurement organization (“OPO”) and tissue processor in the United States, as well as a leading innovator in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Our goal is to improve the quality of human life through the provision of organs, tissues, and cells for transplantation; to provide innovation in the fields of bio-implants, regenerative medicine, and research; and, to serve the community with educational and support services that enhance the donation process. LifeNet Health has over 1200 employees and has a growing global presence.
How you will contribute to LifeNet Health’s success:
The Organ Recovery Coordinator is responsible for the surgical recovery phase of the organ donation process. Perform all modules and aspects of organ recovery to include import, scrubbing, kidney perfusion, circulator, and organ recovery. Works collaboratively with transplant surgeons and hospital personnel to ensure that every organ/tissue gift is successfully recovered. Ensures compliance with all internal and external regulatory standards.
What you’ll do:
- Assumes responsibility for all aspects of the surgical organ recovery, kidney perfusion and imported organ processes and ensures compliance with all internal and external regulatory standards.
- Works collaboratively with local transplant centers to facilitate the procurement and transplantation of organs accepted from outside of LifeNet Health’s donation service area.
- Responsible for completion of organ allocation from donors recovered within LifeNet Health’s donation service area. Ensures that donated organs are allocated in an efficient and timely manner in accordance with LNH and OPTN/UNOS Policies. Ensures that organs and tissue will be recovered to maximize utilization in accordance with LNH and OPTN/UNOS policies. Preserves organs and tissue according to LNH and national standards to ensure maximum viability for transplantation.
- Accurate and timely documentation of clinical and logistical information for all donor referrals/donors in compliance with all internal and external regulatory standards.
- Maintains stocking and preparation of supplies necessary for organ recovery.
What you’ll bring (Minimum Requirements):
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Valid State Driver’s License
- THREE (3) years – Scrub/Surgical Tech (including Tissue Processing, Tissue Recovery, Operating Room, or other sterile processing experience); Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Paramedic experience.
PREFERRED
- Associate or advanced (BA/BS) degree
- Certified Scrub Tech (CST) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) or Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA)
- TWO (2) years related OPO experience.
These would be nice too (Knowledge Skills and Abilities):
- Attention to Detail: Able to perform tasks thoroughly and with care; checks to ensure a high degree of quality/accuracy.
- Communication: Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, building relationships with all professionals at different levels within and outside the organization
- Computer: MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Psychological Skills: Able to perform routine tasks and work under stressful situations.
- Time Management & Multitasking: Able to prioritize multiple, competing priorities and manage time/workload; demonstrated ability to multi-task and identify project interdependencies and potential risks/pitfalls.
Why work at LifeNet Health?
We have a fierce drive for our mission of Saving Lives, Restoring Health, and Giving Hope. You won’t find another company with a culture as strong as ours.
- 403(b) and Profit-Sharing Plan
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Corporate sponsored events for employees
- Work-life balance with generous paid time off to include vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement
- Personal career, skill, and leadership development opportunities
- Wellness Program (gym reimbursement, monthly wellness webinars, mental health toolkit, financial resources, and much more)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and members of their household
- Dedicated and passionate co-workers
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
