Description
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Organ Preservation Technologist will provide organ preservation services and maintain the organ preservation lab under the management of the Organ Preservation Manager and direction of the Director of Organ Transplantation. Additionally, the organ preservation technician will work in collecting and reporting UNOS data for the pre-transplant. This position will help the pre-transplant team with data management and quality initiatives in an administrative capacity during office hours when not assisting in
a transplant procurement.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Bachelor's degree and/or 3 years of surgical technology experience.
- Knowledge of surgical aseptic techniques, human anatomy, and physiology is necessary.
- Must be able to work weekends and recognized Holidays on a rotating basis during on-call schedule.
- Must be familiar with organ preservation devices (LifePort, ORS or RM-3, Waters).
- Knowledge of surgical aseptic techniques, human anatomy, and physiology.
- Demonstrates ability to multi-task and prioritize in a rapidly changing and high- pressure clinical environment.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills required to facilitate team building and partnering with colleagues and peers.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Apps, EPIC and UNET Portal.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
- Master's or PhD degree program in related profession.
- Knowledge of sterile OR environment. Advance surgical dissection skills.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- Valid Driver's License from a USA state.
Licenses and Certifications Preferred:
- Certified Surgical Technologist.
- Certified Transplant Preservationist.
Contacts:
- Regular contact with nursing staff and leadership, medical staff, medical center leadership, network quality and safety leadership, non-nursing personnel, patients and visitors.
If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
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