Organ Preservation Surgical Assistant | On-Call

Getinge; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 900 - 1,100; Full time

Job summary

Paragonix Technologies, a Getinge Company, seeks a surgical procurement specialist in the Tampa/Gainesville area to support donor graft recovery and organ preservation. You will assist in all aspects of procurement, pack supplies, and ensure aseptic technique per OPTN guidelines.

The role requires ABTC CPT/CPTC and at least 3 years transplant OR experience, ability to lift 75 lbs, and travel readiness; on-call recoveries are part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Science or equivalent experience in transplant related field.
• Experience in pre-operative and post-operative care of transplant donor and recipient patients for at least 20 heart transplants and 20 lung transplants in a UNOS approved transplant program or cumulative experience of at least 20 thoracic transplants over the last 2 years.
• ABTC certification as a CPT or CPTC.
• At least 3 years of transplant experience in an operating room.
• Must be able to safely and consistently lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to travel by multiple means both private and commercial including ground and air.
• Must be able to respond to an operational hub within 2 hours or a major commercial airport within 1 hour.

Responsibilities

• Pack supplies for procuring OR and meet team at pre-determined location.
• Be available for recoveries on scheduled call days.
• Adhere to state, federal and local laws, policies, and regulations.
• Recover donor grafts in keeping with policies of Transplant Advocates and Paragonix clients.
• Participate in hospital and medical staff committees dealing with donor issues as requested by affiliated transplant centers.
• Collaborate with Quality and Operations to develop best practice protocols.
• Train and evaluate new team members; support us in device usability.

Skills

ABTC CPT/CPTC certification

Transplant OR experience

Ability to lift 75 pounds

Travel readiness

UNOS transplant program experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Health Science or equivalent

Job description

Paragonix Technologies, a Getinge Company, seeks a surgical procurement specialist in the Tampa/Gainesville area to support donor graft recovery and organ preservation. You will assist in all aspects of procurement, pack supplies, and ensure aseptic technique per OPTN guidelines.

The role requires ABTC CPT/CPTC and at least 3 years transplant OR experience, ability to lift 75 lbs, and travel readiness; on-call recoveries are part of the schedule.