Under general supervision provides coordination of all activities involved with the surgical removal, perfusion, packaging, and transportation of organs recovered for transplant. Independently recover organs for transplant, research and medical education, perform intra-operative organ perfusion and packaging of organs. Performs organ pulsatile perfusion and packing for local and import kidneys. Provides organ specific intra-operative organ perfusion and packaging for local and distant cases. Provides perfusion and packing support to local organ recovery teams on non-local organ recoveries when directed by AOC. Performs histological preparation and biopsy services as needed. Responsible for assisting in the training of new Surgical Services Coordinator hires. Must have expert experience in the areas of the surgical recovery, packaging and allocation of organs for transplant and research.

The HLT III Surgical Services Coordinators will be responsible for (on-site) training of all new Surgical Services Coordinators with support from the Lead Surgical Services Coordinator performing didactic education and finalization of training competencies. This includes ensuring accurate and complete documentation of all initial and annual training. Ability to attend mandatory Lifesharing meetings, Organ Team meetings and training webinars. Job standards are to be performed at the EXPERT level. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Graduation from college with a major in an applicable natural science; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Possess a valid California driver's license and have access to reliable transportation.

• Three (3) years of relevant Tissue experience.

• Two (2) years of relevant experience in Organ Aseptic field experience.

• Demonstrated ability to properly interpret a medical chart.

• Ability to interpret medical terminology for proper patient chart reviews.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals including executive and management leaders, physicians, clinical and support staff.

• Abilities to work with deceased individuals.

• Knowledge of current policies and directives related to organ and tissue donation.
• Knowledge of AOPO, UNOS and CMS standards and regulations.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Current Driver's license.