Organ Preservation Specialist | Perfusion | Variable

UF Health; Gainesville, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville, Florida, is seeking an Organ Preservation Specialist to support perfusionists during cardiac and transplant procedures, manage organ transport and preservation, and oversee documentation. The role requires on-call coverage and close attention to sterile technique.

Qualifications include an Associates degree or equivalent certification, at least 2 years of healthcare experience, and the ability to obtain CTP within 12 months plus BLS within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Requires Associates degree or certified surg tech/paramedic/LPN/ABTC certification.
• Minimum of 2 years progressive healthcare experience; RN or RT or health-related bachelor may substitute.
• Must achieve Certified Transplant Preservationist (CTP) certification within 12 months of hire.
• BLS certification achieved within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment for organ recovery and preservation and assist with organ benching.
• Document procedures and monitor biologic implants; assist with patient transport and inventory management.
• Ensure proper sterilization and cleaning of equipment and provide scheduling and paperwork support.

Skills

Medical terminology

Education

Associates degree or certified surg tech/paramedic/LPN/ABTC certification

Job description

Overview

Take the next step in your career Organ Preservation Specialist at UF Health located in the heart of Gainesville, Florida. Our thriving community is known for its unique blend of natural beauty, innovation, cultural energy, and recreation. UF Health is consistently ranked among the nation’s best hospitals and we are committed to excellence in healthcare. Our patients and our people are at the center of everything we do. Make your next career destination at UF Health.

UF Health Experience & Rewards:

• Level 1 trauma and teaching hospital
• FACT accredited NCI-designated cancer institute
• Bone Marrow and Solid Organ Transplant Center
• Accrued PTO and holidays
• Annual salary reviews
• PSLF-eligible employer
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive healthcare/retirement plans
• Wellness programs

Responsibilities

In this role the Organ Preservation Specialist supports perfusionists, who operate heart-lung machines during cardiac and transplant procedures, as well as organ transports and preservation. Duties include operating equipment for organ recovery and preservation, assisting with organ benching, documenting procedures, patient transport, inventory management, continued monitoring of biologic implants, and ensuring proper sterilization and cleaning of equipment. Additionally, they will provide administrative support such as scheduling appointments, managing paperwork, as well as summarizing quarterly quality metrics. Strong attention to detail, knowledge of medical terminology, and the ability to work in high-pressure environments are essential for this role. Duties may also include all aspects of monitoring and troubleshooting ECMO equipment during ECMO management; preparing equipment, and assisting with patient monitoring.

Schedule

FTE: 1.0

Shift Hours: Variable

Days of Week: Variable

Location: Gainesville, FL

Position requires on-call coverage

Qualifications

Education

Required: Associates degree or certified surg tech/paramedic/LPN/ABTC certification

Experience

Required: Minimum of 2 years progressive healthcare experience or hospital-based procedural areas. Licensed RN or RT, or Bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline may substitute for the required healthcare experience

Licensure/Certification

Required:

• Must achieve Certified Transplant Preservationist (CTP) certification through the American Board for Transplant certification (ABTC) within 12 months of hire.
• BLS certification achieved within 6 months of hire.