Clinical Support Associate - OCS Program - Teterboro, NJ
About The Position
The Clinical Support Associate supports the NOP by maintaining procured organs on the OCS from instrumentation through transplant. Following extensive training, the associate travels to transplant centers—generally local and regional, though travel may vary—to provide relief to OCS Specialists on lengthy cases after organs have been instrumented and stabilized. The role offers potential growth into an OCS Specialist position. The associate maintains and optimizes organs on the OCS, operates the system and assesses organs according to TransMedics protocols and policies with support from the Organ Management Specialist, and completes related clinical, equipment, communication, and documentation tasks. The role may also include receiving deliveries and other hub duties as requested by management. The position is generally on call for fifteen 24-hour shifts per month, including holidays and weekends. Once assigned to a case, the associate is expected to support cases generally for at least 16 hours before resting. The role requires the ability to lift up to 75 pounds while walking up and down stairs and compliance with the company’s medical screening and vaccine requirements, subject to legally required accommodations where they can be provided without undue burden.
Requirements
- Two years as an ADN Associate Nurse, Certified EMT, or Perfusion Assistant; or a BS in Science plus experience in high critical care settings such as ED, ICU, OR, or Critical Care Transport.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and build rapport with internal and external contacts.
- Ability to work calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Ability to work nights, holidays, and weekends as needed.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm, flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to do what it takes to meet business goals.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds while walking up and down stairs.
- Must comply with company medical screening and vaccine requirements, subject to applicable accommodations.
Nice To Haves
- Two years as an ADN Associate Nurse, Certified EMT, or Perfusion Assistant; or a BS in Science plus experience in high critical care settings such as ED, ICU, OR, or Critical Care Transport.
Responsibilities
- Travel to transplant centers after extensive training to provide relief to OCS Specialists on lengthy cases after procured organs have been instrumented and stabilized.
- Maintain and optimize procured organs on the OCS.
- Operate the OCS and assess organs according to TransMedics protocols and policies with support from the Organ Management Specialist.
- Conduct blood sampling and operate the iStat.
- Communicate with internal and external contacts.
- Administer medications to the module and change gas tanks.
- Perform the final flush and facilitate organs coming off the OCS.
- Dispose of used OCS modules and clean and prepare the OCS console for the next case.
- Return the OCS console to the hub and accurately complete case documentation and preparations for the subsequent case.
- May receive deliveries and perform other hub duties as requested by management.
- Perform other TransMedics tasks and duties as required.
Benefits
- Medical coverage with Health Reimbursement Account through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MA
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) plan
- Pet insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid time off
- Wellness resources
- Potential eligibility for additional earned compensation and incentive programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
