Recovery Coordinator 1 (UM LAORA) (H)
University of Miami

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The Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency https://www.laora.org/ at the University of Miami/UHealth is currently seeking a full time Recovery Coordinator 1 to work in Miami, FL. The Recovery Coordinator 1 (UM LAORA) assists in the recovery, packaging, preservation and transportation of cadaveric organs to be used in surgical transplants. The incumbent also helps to ensures organ recovery activities are in accordance with all applicable regulatory standards and operating procedures. Also, this employee provides preservation support for local, regional, and national recoveries.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Works with surgical staff in the clinical recovery, preservation, and transportation of tissues. Documents all recovery activities completely and accurately.

• Assists with maintaining recovery instruments and equipment.

• Provides training and continuing education to all recovery personnel.

• Orders, stocks, receives, and rotates all durable and consumable supplies.

• Works with other recovery agencies to ensure good working relationships and customer service. Ensures recovery was done in accordance with regulatory agencies' policies.

• Ensures compliance with all OSHA and HIPPA protocols.

• Maintains logs on all equipment and schedules monthly cleaning of recovery suite(s).

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Associate degree in relevant field

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

• Experience as a Surgical Technician/Scrub Tech, Paramedic, EMT, First Responder, or Foreign MD/Physician preferred

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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Job Status:Full timeEmployee Type:StaffPay Grade:H9

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