Surgical Recovery Coordinator – Organ Procurement Organization

Work Schedule:

0.2 FTE.

8 hours per pay period.

Work days and hours vary based on workload and employee's availability.

In addition to work hours: minimum of 3 days per month of 24-hour on-call shifts covering days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Rotating holiday on-call coverage.

This is a hybrid remote position: work location includes but not limited to home, University Hospital at 600 Highland Ave.

in Madison, WI, hospitals throughout the country, and 448 Science Drive in Madison, WI.

Some long-distance traveling may be required.

Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay:


* Additional components of compensation may include:
+ Evening and night shift differential
+ Weekend differential
+ On-call pay

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

Giving the gift of life - join our tight-knit team of healthcare professionals who are passionate about organ transplantation.

We are seeking a Surgical Recovery Coordinator (Organ Transplant Coordinator):


* The UW Organ and Tissue Donation service is recognized as one of the most successful organ procurement programs in the nation.


* Coordinate the surgical recovery portion of the donation process.


* Set-up area where organs are flushed, measured and packaged for transport.


* Deliver sensitive and compassionate care to patients who are at the end of life and support their families who are grieving.

Act as a resource and support person to donor hospital staff before, during and after the organ recovery.

There are a variety of backgrounds that would succeed in this role.

Examples: Experience working as a surgical technologist, paramedic, EMT, coroner, or in a funeral home.

At UW Health, you will have:


* Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.


* Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.


* Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.


* The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications



* Post-secondary education in healthcare field.

Relevant certification or experience may be considered in lieu of coursework or degree in addition to the experience listed below Required


* Surgical technician or surgical first assistant Preferred

Work Experience



* 1 year of experience in a surgical and/or pre-hospital environment, including but not limited to functioning as a surgical recovery coordinator, tissue/eye bank specialist, surgical technician, first assistant, first responder experience, circulating nurse.

Completion of an accredited surgical technician or medical assistant program, or a closely related program, may ...