Organ Preservation Specialist - On-Call Lab Expert

Life Connection Of Ohio; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 61,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Connection of Ohio is seeking an Organ Preservationist to assist in recovery, preservation, and perfusion of organs for transplantation or research. You will maintain the preservation lab, educate OR staff, and ensure readiness of supplies and equipment.

The role requires surgical technologist training and 2+ years OR experience, with on-call duties and CTP within 18 months being prioritized. On-site work in Dayton/Kettering area.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Surgical Technologist Program.
• Certification as Surgical Technologist preferred.
• Two+ years OR experience required.
• Experience in tissue/organ recovery industry desired.
• Organ perfusion and on-call experience preferred.
• CTP certification required within 18 months of start date.

Responsibilities

• Performs aseptic organ preservation and preparation for recovery.
• Maintains preservation supplies and equipment per policy and regs.
• Assists in operating room setup and donor recovery activities.
• Performs kidney pumping/pulsatile perfusion with surgeon guidance.
• Collects biopsy specimens and prepares slides for pathology.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Arm-Hand Steadiness

Manual Dexterity

Finger Dexterity

Independent work

Word/Excel/Outlook

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

Surgical Technologist Program

Certification preferred

Job description

Life Connection of Ohio is seeking an Organ Preservationist to assist in recovery, preservation, and perfusion of organs for transplantation or research. You will maintain the preservation lab, educate OR staff, and ensure readiness of supplies and equipment.

The role requires surgical technologist training and 2+ years OR experience, with on-call duties and CTP within 18 months being prioritized. On-site work in Dayton/Kettering area.