Organ and Tissue Donation First Assistant

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Madison, WI

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Work Schedule : 1.0 FTE, eight hour shifts day/evening/night. Daytime hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 4:30PM. Call coverage required, up to 15 days per month and includes two weekends per month. 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 Go beyond the everyday surgical routine. Become the critical bridge between an organ and tissue donor’s incredible gift and a recipient’s second chance at life. We are seeking an Organ Recovery First Assistant to: Scrub in and directly assist the surgeon or practitioner in the operating room (OR) Prepare the surgical field, open vital equipment, and ensure perfect sterile techniques Manage the safe preservation of organs – including kidneys, pancreas, livers, hearts, and lungs Close incisions, assist OR staff with post-recovery care Package and deliver organs securely in a high-stakes chain of custody to transplant centers

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in the field of surgical technology, surgical assistant, health sciences or applied sciences
• Two (2) years of relevant clinical and surgical experience may be considered in lieu of degree in addition to the required experience below.
• 3 years of relevant surgical working experience

Nice To Haves

• CST/FA, SRC/FA, SFA

Responsibilities

• Scrub in and directly assist the surgeon or practitioner in the operating room (OR)
• Prepare the surgical field, open vital equipment, and ensure perfect sterile techniques
• Manage the safe preservation of organs – including kidneys, pancreas, livers, hearts, and lungs
• Close incisions, assist OR staff with post-recovery care
• Package and deliver organs securely in a high-stakes chain of custody to transplant centers

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• two-week paid parental leave
• adoption assistance
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree