Organ Preservationist Technl Job Listing at MedStar Medical Group in Washington, DC (Job ID req42867)

Description

The world class transplant surgery program at the MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute (MGTI) is seeking Organ Preservation Technologists to join our organ pumping and perfusion team. The newly established program will partner with the clinical leadership to expand organ pump capabilities, perfusion, and tissue collection. MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute currently performs over 425 transplants annually, with both our Liver and Kidney transplant services being among the busiest in the region. We are expanding our services with the completion of the Verstandig Pavilion. This state of the art facility features a 52 bed dedicated transplant unit to provide ICU and IMC care, four dedicated Transplant Operating Rooms, and back-table - perfusion services support. This allows a unique opportunity to partner with our clinical teams to advance the science of solid organ transplantation.
Education

• Bachelor's degree Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, required
• Master's degree Health-related professionals preferred
• One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

• 3-4 years Healthcare setting required
• Surgical Tech, OPO, Organ Pump Profusion Experience preferred
• One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.

• BLS - Basic Life Support required

• Knowledge of surgical aseptic techniques, human anatomy, and physiology.
• Familiarity with organ preservation devices (LifePort, OrganOx, or Transmedics
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Apps, Cerner and UNET Portal
• Advance surgical dissection skills and tissue collection experience preferred.
• 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