Surgical Recovery Coordinator

Pay:
• Additional components of compensation may include:
o Evening and night shift differential
o Weekend differential
o On-call pay
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants

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 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.

Be part of something remarkable

At UW Health, you will have:
• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Full time benefits for part time work.
• 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 be considered in lieu of work experience.

Required


* 1 year of experience as a surgical / organ recovery coordinator, surgical technician or first assistant Preferred

Licenses & Certifications



* Registered Nurse, Certified Surgical Technologist or EMT, CTP, CFA Preferred

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