Team Lead - Surgical Recovery Coordinator - Nashville

Surgical Recovery Coordinator - Team Lead

Tennessee Donor Services (TDS) is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic team member to join us to save lives!! Our mission at DCIDS is to save lives through organ donation and we want professionals on our team that will embrace this important work!! We are seeking a Surgical Recovery Coordinator - Team Lead for the Nashville region. This role is responsible for the oversight of surgical related activities related to the allocation, distribution, surgical removal, and preservation of organs recovered for research and/or transplantation. The Surgical Recovery Coordinator team lead coordinates the call schedule and provides oversight for all aspects of orientation and ongoing training of staff regarding preservation for our Nashville and Jackson areas.

Key responsibilities this position will perform include:

• Assumes primary responsibility for the renal preservation process including pumping and pump transport, in accordance with company policy, UNOS policy. Works to remedy pump perfusion difficulties or challenges with the department manager.
• Coordinates the call schedule to ensure adequate coverage is provided for designated service area (DSA). Performs extensive on-call responsibilities to assist with the activities related to the donor recovery. Primary on-call responsibilities will occur in assigned region or office where employed. Increased donor activity, staffing shortages, etc. will require assuming on-call responsibilities outside the primary area.
• Coordinates and assists in the surgical recovery, preservation, packaging, and delivery of organs and specimens in conjunction with transplant surgeons and/or organ recovery coordinators, research facilities or coroner's offices in compliance with company policy, and UNOS requirements.
• Serves as a resource for the organization handling education, in-services, and assisting with reviewing staff job competencies. Provides oversight for all aspects of orientation and ongoing training of staff responsible for preservation duties.
• Collaborates with Hospital Development to provide in-services at donor hospitals related to surgical organ recovery.
• Assists with quality processes such as investigations, root cause analysis, process improvement, and PDSAs related to preservation. Participate in internal and external committees to improve organ utilization.
• May first assist on any surgical recovery cases as needed.
• Coordinate and assists with fly outs.
• Coordinates and assists with organ allocation, including kidney and liver placement, distribution, and transportation of organs for transplantation and/or research in accordance with company policy, UNOS policy.
• Receives import organ offers and facilitates communication of information between host donor program and local transplant program (if applicable). Coordinates and assists with travel arrangements for transplant teams, organs for transplant and/or research, and specimens to laboratories, as appropriate, in accordance with company policy, UNOS policy, and ME office.
• Responsible for the materials management oversight of all related clinical supplies necessary for the organ recovery process. Maintains sterile supplies and donor equipment bags. Maintains the organ clinical supply room as appropriate. Handles and maintain supplies per OSHA standards and company policy. Maintains the constant state of readiness (clean and orderly).
• Responsible for data collection, analysis and reporting as needed for regulatory compliance in adherence to company policy, and UNOS standards regarding documentation.
• Assists with assigned projects and performs other duties related to the clinical, hospital services, and public education activities of the company.
• Assists with organ specific research projects.
• Responsible for regular review of relevant clinical policies and protocols to ensure current practice and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Three years OPO experience required in an organ recovery or preservation role.
• Certified Scrub Tech, EMT, or RN/LVN preferred
• Valid driver license required and ability to pass MVR underwriting requirements.
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications and basic data entry skills required.

We offer a competitive compensation package including:

• Up to 176 hours of PTO your first year
• Up to 72 hours of Sick Time your first year
• Two Medical Plans (your choice of a PPO or HDHP), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 403(b) plan with matching contribution
• Company provided term life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• Wellness Program
• Supplemental insurance benefits such as accident coverage and short-term disability
• Discounts on home/auto/renter/pet insurance
• Cell phone discounts through Verizon
• Meal Per Diems when actively on cases

**New employees must have their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by their potential start date or be able to supply proof of vaccination.**