Organ Preservationist Specialist

Cleveland Clinic•Cleveland, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. At the Cleveland Clinic Transplant Center, world-class experts perform a wide range of transplantation procedures, saving and transforming thousands of lives each year through innovative transplant expertise. Combining exceptional quality, clinical excellence and leading transplant physicians and specialists, the Center is recognized globally for its comprehensive transplant programs. As an Organ Preservationist Specialist, you will assist physicians in the preservation and evaluation of organs for transplantation, maintain the laboratory environment and supplies, and support related research projects that advance transplant science. A caregiver in this role works Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. -- 3:30 p.m., with occasional weekend, on-call and holiday requirements. This is a position in our Main Campus transplant operating room, working directly with the operating room staff and transplant surgeons. Candidates with Operating Room experience are strongly preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
Ability to work in a stressful environment

Nice To Haves

Medical-related certification, such as a Paramedic, Medical Assistant, Surgical Technician, etc.
Recent healthcare experience OR experience
Medical background such as OR Tech, Scrub Tech, EMS or EMT

Responsibilities

Assist physicians in the preservation and evaluation of organs for transplantation.
Maintain laboratory environment and supplies.
Prepare equipment, solution and drugs for harvesting, preservation and transplantation of organs.
Assist the operating room caregivers as necessary before, during and after donor organ recovery procedures, as well as during organ transplant procedures.
Assist physicians with organ harvesting, organ packaging and labeling and with organ transport from out of state or to other local hospitals as required.
Coordinate with the Transplant Center and OPO to ensure the receipt of donor organs from an outside institution is conducted according to established regulations.
When indicated, prepare organs for perfusion.
Evaluate the suitability of organs during preservation for transplantation.
Monitor the preservation parameter during perfusion preservations by recording pressures, flows and taking samples for other tests.
Assist physicians with bench surgery.
Ensure the cleanliness of the Organ Preservation Lab.
Ensure Organ Preservation Lab equipment is optimally maintained and arrange for repairs/replacements as applicable.
Assist in organ preservation research studies as applicable under the direction of the Principal Investigator and their team.