Job Title: Recovery Resource Coordinator
Department: Clinical
Reports to: Director of Surgical Services
Exemption: Non-Exempt
Date Revised: 10/30/2020
Position Summary
Responsible for the recovery suite and donor care bay maintenance/upkeep, decontamination and sterilization of instruments, and archiving of tissue typing materials and blood samples for organ recovery. This includes adherence to the AATB, OPTN, and FDA guidelines.
Essential Functions
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Assures instrument trays are complete and that they are identified and marked appropriately
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Assures instruments are maintained in working conditions and repaired or replaced as needed
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Assures all instrumentation is cleaned and sterilized in a timely manner
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Maintains sterilization and decontamination equipment in proper working conditions
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Archives tissue typing materials and blood samples
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Ensures that decontamination, sterilization, and DCU areas are cleaned and maintained
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Assures all received coroner information as well as coroner supplies are distributed to proper coroner representatives
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Assist in the stocking of the packed supply room and PPE carts
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Completes all required documentation of decontamination and sterilization of instruments
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Prepare biopsy slides, scan, and upload for review by pathologist
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Other duties as assigned
Job Role Expectations
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Maintains competency annually, reviews and completes all assigned tasks in Q-Pulse by assigned deadline
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Effective communication with internal and external colleagues
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Adheres to all LOPA and UNOS guidelines relevant to the organ recovery processes
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Attends monthly meetings, assigned educational opportunities, and other assigned scheduled Events
Organizational Expectations
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Upholds LOPA core values of selfless, authentic and passionate
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Use constructive and positive communication
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Be a team player
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Hold yourself and other accountable
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Keep a positive attitude
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Be respectful of others
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Timely completion of all required educational training, tasks and SOP reviews by assigned due date
Work Environment
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Possible exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, airborne illnesses, hazardous materials, pharmacological agents with little likelihood of harm if established health precautions are followed.
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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.
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Possible mental and visual fatigue associated with detailed work
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Work in a fast-paced environment with a sometimes demanding time schedule
Physical Demands
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Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
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Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
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Reaching with hands and arms
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Adjusting or moving objects up to 10 pounds in all directions.
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Stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching
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Considerable time spent walking
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Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
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Use of fine motor skills
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Doing work that requires visual acuity
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Need for ability to hear
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Operating motor vehicles.
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Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
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Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
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Medium work that includes moving or lifting objects up to 50 pounds.
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Must have full color vision
Work Hours
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Full time, On-Call position
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Scheduled up to 12 days/24 call shifts per month
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Rotating office schedule to include weekends
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Holiday call rotation of each individual holiday
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Maintains personal and professional balance, takes care of self
Education and Experience
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One year of related experience.
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High school diploma or GED.
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Obtain and maintain CBSPD certification after one year of employment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite
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Ability to deliver effective and professional verbal and written communication
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Ability to establish and maintain relationships with internal and external colleagues
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Ability to apply common sense understanding and to solve problems
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Ability to be flexible in a dynamic work environment
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Knowledge of medical terminology
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Ability to maintain confidentiality