Job Description:

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, 40 hours per week. Monday – Friday, eight hour work days with additional 24 hour call coverage for day, weekends and holidays. Semi-flexible work location. Hours may vary depending on the operational needs of the department.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! The UW Organ and Tissue Donation service is recognized as one of the most successful organ procurement programs in the nation.

We are seeking a Surgical Recovery Coordinator to:

• Coordinate the surgical recovery portion of the donation process to include local and long distance organ recoveries.


• 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.


• Communicate with the physicians, Operating Room, visiting transplant center and organ procurement staff, donor hospital staff, donor families and transportation service providers to assure successful procurement and preservation of organs and tissues for transplant and research.

Education:

Minimum – 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.

Preferred – Surgical technician or surgical first assistant

Work Experience:

Minimum – One (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.

Preferred – One (1) year of experience as a surgical / organ recovery coordinator, surgical technician or first assistant

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum – Valid WI Driver’s License and current auto insurance

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

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.  EOE, including disability/veterans.

UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.

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