Organ Preservation Specialist I

Center For Organ Recovery And Educa; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); In loco; USD 55.000 - 76.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Center For Organ Recovery And Education (CORE) in Pittsburgh seeks an Organ Preservation Specialist I to coordinate organ and tissue recovery during post-mortem cases. You will work with hospital teams, surgeons and CORE leadership to ensure timely recoveries following OPTN standards.

The role involves supporting NRPs, REUP techniques when applicable, and managing organ preservation devices and labeling systems. A medical background with sterile technique and good communication is essential.

Competenze

• Medical background and at least 1 year in a health-related field.
• Formal education in Surgical Technology, Forensic Autopsy, or Mortuary Sciences is considered.
• Ability to communicate well and exercise independent judgment.
• Strong literacy and professional conduct with donors and CORE partners.
• Experience with sterile technique and following regulatory standards.

Mansioni

• Coordinate surgical recovery of organs and tissues from donors.
• Support brain death and DCD pathways and NR/P procedures as applicable.
• Assist recovery teams and ensure timely operations per CORE policies.
• Manage preservation solutions and sterile equipment for donation activity.
• Package, label and verify donor information with precision for transplant or research.
• Support local transplant centers with organ delivery and fly-out recoveries.

Conoscenze

Medical background

Strong communication

Independent judgment

Verbal communication

Formazione

Surgical Technology education or related program

Forensic Autopsy or Mortuary Sciences background

Strumenti

TransNet

Paragonix SherpaPak

LUNGguard

LIVERguard

Descrizione del lavoro

JOB DESCRIPTION – ORGAN PRESERVATION SPECIALIST IDepartment: RecoveryReports to: Manager of Organ Recovery OperationsExemption Status: Non- ExemptWork Schedule: Full-time or CasualJob Location: PittsburghOSHA Category: ClinicalSupervisory Responsibilities: NonePOSITION SUMMARYThe position of Organ Preservation Specialist I for the Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE) is one of moderate responsibility. They coordinate surgical recovery of organs and tissues from post-mortem donors. This position functions in the brain death pathway and donation after death (DCD) pathways and supports advanced recovery techniques, including normothermic regional perfusion (NRP) and rapid recovery with extended ultra-oxygenated preservation (REUP) procedures when applicable. OPS I collaborate with donor hospital operating room staff, recovering surgeons, transplant center teams, and CORE leadership to ensure timely recovery operations and adherence to regulatory requirements. The OPS I assists recovery teams with organ preservation support tasks, preservation processes, and preparation of organs for transport in accordance with OPTN standards and CORE policies and procedures. OPS I are trained to support and remain competent in CORE Consignment preservation devices utilized intraoperatively by recovering transplant center teams, including Paragonix SherpaPak, LUNGguard, LIVERguard, Traferox, and future preservation devices adopted by CORE. This role will be responsible for the recovery of tissue for transplant including but not limited to heart for valves, vertebral bodies, as well as research organs and tissues from post-mortem donors observing and adhering to FDA current Good Tissue Practices and AATB standards. They are responsible for the post-mortem care of local organ donors. They will also provide assistance to local transplant centers in delivery of imported organs, fly-out recoveries, and preservation during living organ donor cases.SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITYThe Organ Recovery Coordinator will be responsible for positively educating and interacting with health care professionals on the donation process. They will be responsible for participating in promoting a work environment that is safe-proof, injury free, and fire safe. They are responsible for demonstrating knowledge of current Good Tissue Practices (cGTP), OPTN policy, and operating within current CORE policies and procedures. They will manage preservation solutions, integrity of sterile equipment, and supplies specific to the donation activity. They will package, label, and verify donor information with every organ and/or tissue recovered for transplant or research with precision and urgency. They must have experience in electronic documentation applications and will be responsible for managing the OPTN electronic bar-coding organ labeling system (TransNet). They must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and are responsible for the promotion of a positive workplace that assures the success of the operations of CORE.Casual Status Requirement:An Organ Preservation Specialist I, who is Casual status, is responsible for providing current availability for schedules to the Manager of Organ Recovery Operations, as well as provide CORE with all current contact information (home phone and/or cell phone). They shall also be responsible for remaining current with all relevant CORE policy and procedures.JOB QUALIFICATIONSThe Incumbent for the position of Organ Recovery Coordinator should have some type of medical background, with at least one year of experience in a health-related field. Candidates graduating from a formal education program related to Surgical Technology, Forensic Autopsy, or Mortuary Sciences will also be considered. They must have strong communication skills and good independent judgment. They must have the ability to get along with all types of individuals and should possess excellent verbal communication skills. They must have strong literary skills. They must demonstrate professional commitment and behavior, showing respect to all donors and CORE partners. They should possess experience with sterile technique. They must complete an extensive six (6)-month training period which results in a reasonable outcome. They must demonstrate true support to the donation program. They must have the physical stamina to work long, unpredictable hours and must be flexible to work in unpredictable situations. They must be able to lift sixty (60) pounds. They must have a valid PA state driver’s license. They must secure a passport within six (6) months of employment and be willing to travel by plane to distant hospitals. They must have good manual dexterity and visual acuity.DEGREE OF JOB DIFFICULTYThe degree of job difficulty for the Organ Preservation Specialist I falls into the moderate range. Inadvertent errors or mistakes could result in the death of a transplant recipient.SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTSNone.