Organ Preservationist - Transplant Organ Perfusion

Tampa General Hospital • Tampa, FL

3d

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Organ Perfusion Manager, the Organ Preservationist assists with procedures requiring the Lifeport Kidney Pump, OrganOx Liver perfusion device, and other related surgical procedures. The role provides, assembles, and cares for perfusion supplies, instruments, and equipment before, during, and after procedures; cleans and maintains perfusion equipment; and assists the perfusion team leader with ordering and stocking supplies and equipment in the surgical suites. The Organ Preservationist administers medication under physician direction and performs duties in accordance with Tampa General Hospital’s mission, vision, and values.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology or Surgical Assistant program.
• Current CST or Surgical Assistant certification required.
• CTP certification from the ABTC required.

Nice To Haves

• 2–3 years of surgical assistant or surgical tech experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with procedures requiring the Lifeport Kidney Pump, OrganOx Liver perfusion device, and other related surgical procedures.
• Provide, assemble, and care for perfusion supplies, instruments, and equipment before, during, and after procedures.
• Clean and maintain perfusion equipment.
• Assist the perfusion team leader with ordering and stocking perfusion supplies and equipment in the surgical suites.
• Administer medication under the direction of the physician.
• Perform job duties in accordance with Tampa General Hospital’s mission, vision, and values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed