Surgical Assistant - Boston

XVIVO•Boston, MA

7d•$75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Surgical Assistant is responsible for preparing and packing supplies for the operating room, meeting the team at a predetermined location, and supporting scheduled and emergency call coverage for donor organ recoveries. The role recovers donor organs in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, XVIVO Services Inc. policies, client requirements, and the direction of medical and surgical staff. The Surgical Assistant may participate in hospital and medical staff committees addressing donor issues, as requested by affiliated transplant centers. In partnership with leadership, the role supports quality, operational, educational, performance, and organizational initiatives and improvements. The position promotes client, team member, staff, and surgeon satisfaction; supports an interdisciplinary service approach and strong community and client relationships; and helps develop and maintain processes and protocols aligned with organizational goals. Other duties related to the Surgical Assistant and clinical coordinator functions may be assigned by leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Health Science or equivalent experience in a transplant-related field.
Experience in pre-operative and post-operative care of transplant donor and recipient patients.
3–5 years of healthcare experience; hospital-based experience preferred.
Skill in planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and leading a variety of activities.
Team-oriented, with the ability to partner across all functions within XVIVO Services Inc.

Nice To Haves

Hospital-based healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Pack supplies for the operating room and meet the team at a predetermined location.
Be available for recoveries on scheduled call days and provide emergency call coverage.
Recover donor organs in accordance with XVIVO Services Inc. policies, client requirements, and the rules and regulations of medical and surgical staff.
Adhere to all applicable state, federal, and local laws, policies, and regulations.
Participate in hospital and medical staff committees addressing donor issues when requested by affiliated transplant centers.
Partner with leadership on process and operational improvements related to quality, operations, education, performance, and organizational initiatives.
Support high levels of satisfaction among clients, team members, staff, and surgeons.
Demonstrate the organization's service philosophy, embrace its mission and vision, and contribute to a team-based culture.
Promote an interdisciplinary approach to service delivery and build strong relationships with community partners and clients.
Develop, build, and sustain processes and protocols that support organizational goals.
Perform other functions related to the Surgical Assistant and clinical coordinator roles, or as requested by leadership.