OCS Specialist- Kansas City, MO

TransMedics; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with Health Reimbursement

Dental

Vision

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401K Plan

Pet insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

TransMedics, Inc. is seeking an OCS Specialist to maximize and support the use of the OCS for organ retrieval and transport across transplant stages.

You will complete rigorous hands-on training and certification at our Andover, MA training facility and apply OCS knowledge throughout retrieval, preservation, transport, and assessment. When off-call, you will assist with inventory management, lab trainings, and R&D activities, while regularly communicating with Organ Management to relay real-time

Qualifications

• BSN or BS degree with 2+ years ICU/ECMO/Cath Lab/OR/Transplant/ED experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete hands-on OCS training and certification at TransMedics facility in Andover, MA.
• Apply OCS knowledge during organ retrieval, preservation, transport, and assessment.
• Support OCS calls; coordinate inventory and shipments; assist with Lab Trainings and R&D activities.
• Participate in conferences and meetings; relay real-time updates to Organ Management Phone Support.
• Submit post-case documentation and prepare case reviews with senior review; provide customer support as needed.

Skills

MS Office

Flexible regional support

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Customer interaction

Pressure tolerance

Fast-paced work

Education

BSN or BS degree with 2+ years ICU/ECMO/Transplant/ED experience

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The OCS Specialist maximizes and supports the use of the OCS for organ retrieval and transport prior to, during and after transplantation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Completion of rigorous hands‑on training and OCS certification across all organ platforms at TransMedics' training facility in Andover, MA.
• Apply OCS knowledge during organ retrieval, preservation, transport, and assessment according to TransMedics protocols and policies.
• When not on OCS call days, perform assigned tasks during standard working hours, either remotely from home or as assigned, including but not limited to:
  • Managing inventory & shipments on a weekly basis
  • Assist with Lab Trainings
  • Participate in R&D activities in lab
  • Assist with establishing launch points
  • Participate in medical and scientific conferences and meetings (inside or outside the US)
  • Communicate regularly with Organ Management Phone Support to relay real time updates while supporting ongoing OCS cases
  • Regularly communicate OCS utilization activities and users' feedback
• Annual recertification on all organ platforms
• Timely submission of post case documentation and preparation/presentation of case reviews (with support and review of senior colleague) following the use of the OCS
• Provide customer support as needed (e.g. hospital in-services & refresher training)
• Perform other TransMedics tasks and duties as assigned/required.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

This position manages the following positions on a daily basis.

This position will not have management responsibilities.

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES

• Must be able to lift 75lbs up and down stairs.
• Must be fully vaccinated (and boosted, when eligible) against respiratory viruses including but not limited to Influenza and COVID-19. The Company provides legally required accommodations to this requirement where an accommodation can be provided without posing an undue burden to the Company. However, given that the vaccination requirement is often a condition to our work at hospitals, and being on-site at hospitals is an essential function of the position of an OCS Specialist, there are limits on our ability to provide accommodations that do not pose an undue burden to the Company.
• Ability to work on call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, for 15 days per month (including holidays/weekends)
• Ability to fly domestically to clinical sites within and outside of home regions to perform OCS support as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BSN or BS degree in combination with equivalent medical experience, with 2+ years' experience in ICU, ECMO, Cath Lab, OR, Transplant, and ED.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms
• Highly flexible and willing to support sites as needed within and across regions
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; able to work collaboratively and build rapport with internal and external contacts
• Excellent customer interaction skills
• Works calmly and professionally under pressure
• Enthusiastically works in a fast‑paced environment while managing multiple tasks.

Employee Benefit

• Medical with Health Reimbursement Account through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MA
• Dental
• Vision
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401K Plan
• Pet insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

TransMedics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

As part of our long-term growth plans, TransMedics is excited to announce our plan to relocate our headquarters (HQ) to Somerville, MA by 2028. We chose this location because we believe it is a place where innovation will thrive. Our new state‑of‑the‑art headquarters is designed to support collaboration, creativity, and discovery. We believe this will be a place where we can continue to do things few thought possible in organ transplantation to help patients. Specific timing and role impact may vary.