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.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

UW Health Science Drive Medical Center - on Madison's west side, is an 84,000-square foot facility housing physician and rehabilitation professionals in Cardiology, Integrative Medicine, Orthopedics, Radiology, Spine and Sports Medicine. Our Fitness Center provides a resource for both working with patients while under our care and providing education after discharge. This environment creates many opportunities for face-to-face collaboration in the care of our patients.