In accordance with established LifeLink Foundation, OPO, and Tissue Bank as well as any applicable State, Federal and other regulating agency laws, regulations and requirements, the primary responsibility of this position is to assist the Vascular Transplant Coordinator with assigned clinical and non-clinical organ/tissue recovery procedures. This on-call position participates in a call rotation schedule and is available as a resource for Hospital Development and Public Education programs as directed by the Director of Recovery Services and the Executive Director
RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist Primary Vascular Coordinator
Pre-operative
Obtain appropriate chart copies for LifeLink and Extra-renal teams one hour prior to surgery;
Brief surgical staff;
Bring LifeLink supplies;
Assist with donor transportation.
Must be able to understand and complete all sheets that comprise the LifeLink Deceased Donor Information Form.
Intra-operative
Circulating Duties
Ensure that anesthesia personnel have appropriate supplies and paperwork necessary. (Vascular staff should brief anesthesia.)
Ensure visiting teams have appropriate paperwork and specimens required.
Ensure that circulating nurse has the names of all recovery personnel.
Assist circulating nurse with general duties.
Gather specific sterile supplies for each organ to be recovered.
Use proper technique when opening sterile supplies.
Obtain appropriate blood specimens needed for organ/tissue recovery.
Prepare appropriate amount of solution and sterile ice for preservation and packaging of abdominal organs to be recovered.
Setup and run aortic and portal preservation.
Setup and run cardiac and pulmonary preservation.
Arrange appropriate transportation for recovery teams.
Perform the above duties on local donors, as well as import recoveries.
Scrubbing Duties
Use proper sterile technique for scrubbing, gowning and gloving;
Setup back table;
Package organs according to protocol;
Procure heart valves and package according to protocol;
Procure organs for research and package according to protocol
Perform extra-renal fly-outs.
Post-Op Duties
Assist OR staff with donor's post-mortem care and room clean-up.
Complete intra-operative donor information sheets.
Package organs for transportation per UNOS/LifeLink policies.
Ensure that any assigned post-donor follow-up is completed.
Accurate and timely documentation.
Non-clinical Duties
:
Uphold and reflect LifeLink's Mission Statement, policies and protocols and serve as a role model for the same.
Participate in basic professional education in-services.
Participate in public education programs.
Attend staff and other meetings as required.
Perform other duties as appropriate at the direction of the Administrator-on-call / Director and Executive Director.
REQUIREMENTS
Operations Room Technician (ORT) or successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology Program or its equivalent.
A minimum of two years of experience in any of these fields.
Advanced technical, organizational, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Current valid State Driver License with good driving record.
Respond to cases when scheduled.
Response to calls within 15 minutes is required.
Arrival at the hospital prior to 1 (one) hour and 30 (thirty) minutes to two (2) hours of the OR time is required.
Work requires extended hours during peak procurement periods.
Traveling during all hours may be expected.
Able to perform in various operating room settings.
High stress level due to emotional and physical nature of position.
Long periods of standing.
Some lifting.
Participation in 7/24 on-call schedule rotation; extended working hours while on-call.
Experience
Required
2 year(s): A minimum of two years of experience as OR Tech or Surgical Tech
Education
Required
Technical/other training or better in Other
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Drivers License
Surgical Tech/ OR Tech
Skills
Required
Advanced Knowledge of Medical Terminology
Ability to use Sound Judgement
Ability to take Initiative
Ability to multi-task
Autonomy
Clinical Experience- ICU, ER, OR
Confidentiality and Discretion
Excellent Critical Thinking
Honest
Manual Dexterity
Microsoft Office- Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Planning and Prioritizing
Organization and Attention to Detail
Professional Attitude, Appearance, Demeanor
Trustworthy
Behaviors
Required
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Required
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
