Surgical Services Coordinator - 135512

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers
United States, California, San Diego
Jun 10, 2025
Please note that this position is a part-time appointment UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 6/12/25 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor. Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 6/23/25. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance. DESCRIPTION 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Graduation from college with a major in an applicable natural science; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Possess a valid driver's license, with intention to get a CA DL and have access to reliable transportation. Two (2) years of relevant experience. Training will be continued from initial on-boarding throughout tenure as needed for: refinement of job-specific skills, introduction of new/novel technologies, annual competencies, adaptation to new regulatory policies/guidelines and as needed specific for duties and responsibilities. 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. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Three (3) years of relevant experience in the Organ Aseptic field experience. Knowledge of current policies and directives related to organ and tissue donation. Knowledge of AOPO, UNOS and CMS standards and regulations. SPECIAL CONDITIONS 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. Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: $78,509 - $97,635 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $37.60 - $46.76 Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).