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University of Miami · 9 hours ago

OPO Surgical Recovery Coordinator 1

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

The University of Miami is a leading academic medical center, and they are seeking an OPO Surgical Recovery Coordinator 1. This role is responsible for the recovery, packaging, preservation, and transportation of cadaveric organs for surgical transplants, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and operating procedures.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Works with surgical staff in the clinical recovery, preservation, and transportation of organs

Coordinates with the staff in operating room for local procurements and abroad (i.e. requiring flight transportation) with clinical recovery and preservation of organs for transplantation, and undertakes extensive communications with transplant center, according to established guidelines

Recovers organs and tissues for research as guided by Medical Director or LAORA leadership in accordance with protocols established by partnered research entity

Operate kidney preservation machine and maintain accurate clinical preservation records while on preservation duty

Documents all recovery activities completely and accurately

Assists with maintaining recovery instruments and equipment

Provides training and continuing education to all recovery personnel

Orders, stocks, receives, and rotates all durable and consumable supplies

Works with other recovery agencies to ensure good working relationships and customer service

Ensures recovery was done in accordance with regulatory agencies’ policies

Ensures compliance with all OSHA and HIPPA protocols

Maintains logs on all equipment and schedules monthly cleaning of recovery suite(s)

Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets

Qualification

CPTC CertificationSurgical TechnicianClinical experienceCritical care experienceAttention to detailConfidential information handlingIndependent workCollaborative environment

Required

Associate's degree or medical certification, Licensure/Registration, Surgical Technician

Two years clinical experience/critical care experience

Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines

Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion

Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary

Commitment to the University's core values

Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree

CPTC Certification a plus

Relevant combination of education and work experience will be considered

Hospital Operating Room and/or Surgical Tech experience preferred

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Tuition remission

And more

Company

University of Miami

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At UM you'll join a diverse and energized academic community.

Founded in 1925

Coral Gables, fl, US

5001-10000 employees

http://miami.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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