Surgical Technologist - Organ Surgical Coordinator - Weekday AM or PM

Mid-America Transplant; Overland (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-America Transplant is seeking an Organ Surgical Coordinator to maximize organ donation through collaboration with transplant surgeons. This full-time role involves operating room support and organ preservation techniques, requiring an Associate's degree and relevant experience.

Benefits

Health insurance premium option at zero out of pocket for single coverage

401(k) Retirement Match - up to a 5% match of annual salary

401(k) Retirement Plan - up to another 9% contribution after one year

Paid Life Insurance - four times your salary

Paid Long Term Disability

Annual incentive plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2 years job experience as surgical technologist on a general team or Thoracic team.

Responsibilities

• Function primarily as a Surgical Technologist preparing the operating room.
• Administer and monitor various time-sensitive preservation solutions according to organ requirements.

Skills

Knowledge of Aseptic Technique

Knowledge of surgical instrumentation

Ability to use various technologies and software systems

Education

Associates in Applied Science Degree – Surgical Technologist Associate

Job description

Surgical Technologist - Organ Surgical Coordinator - Weekday AM or PM

Requisition Number: SURGI001177

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• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Saint Louis, MO 63110, USA

Description

Lifesaving & Life-Changing Work

A career at Mid-America Transplant means giving hope and healing to the 100,000+ patients on the transplant waiting list, bringing peace to families in mourning, building a legacy for donors, and stewarding their lifesaving gifts. No matter what role you play or how challenging the work can sometimes be, we find that helping save and celebrate the lives of others often changes your own life in the process. Join the Mid- America Transplant team. It’s the toughest job you’ll ever love.

What We Do

Simply put, we help save lives — and we’re proud to say we’ve been nationally recognized for how well we do it. We conduct and fund game-changing research. We educate the public to prevent medical issues and the need for transplants. We offer grief resources to donor families. Pioneer new facilities and protocols that improve the viability of organ and tissue donations. We provide affordable, temporary housing for transplant patients and their families. Partner with community organizations to drive donor registration. We meet with schools, clergy, and local leaders to share our cause and our message. We stop at nothing because we’re the kind of people who give everything.

The Position

The Organ Surgical Coordinator (OSC) is responsible for maximizing donation through collaboration with the transplant surgeons to ensure optimal outcomes for donor families and recipients. The OSC is responsible for acting as the surgical technologist during organ procurement and cardiac catheterization cases ensuring aseptic technique, passing instrumentation, and assisting the surgeon as necessary. In addition, the OSC is responsible for the proper flushing, packaging, and labeling of organs after recovery.

What You’ll Do

Operating Room Support

• Function primarily as a Surgical Technologist (surgical scrub) preparing the operating room, passing instrumentation and assisting transplant surgeons to optimize both organ and tissue donation.
• Serve as first assist to Cardiologist during cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Responsible for the setup and operation of the cardiac cath laboratory equipment, sterile field, and medication as directed by the Cardiologist.
• Perform surgical dissection of kidneys including cleaning fat and obtaining wedge biopsies when appropriate.
• Understand and communicate anatomy and anatomical markers including identifying, measuring and describing kidney anatomy.
• Utilize and troubleshoot technical equipment in the Operating Room.
• Package and label organ specimens and typing materials in accordance with Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) Policies.

Organ Preservation and Perfusion

• Administer and monitor various time-sensitive preservation solutions according to organ requirements.
• Effectively utilizes preservation technologies to optimize organs for transplantation.
• Performs ex-vivo normothermic liver perfusion therapy when required by utilizing the device, including device set up and management with associated documentation.

Schedule Options:

Weekday Days (variable Monday-Thursday) 3- 12 hour shifts per week (7:00am-7:00p)

Weekday Nights (variable Monday-Thursday) 3 – 12 hour shifts per week (7:00p-7:00a)

What You’ll Bring

• Associates in Applied Science Degree – Surgical Technologist Associate
• 2 years job experience as surgical technologist on a general team or Thoracic team
• Knowledge of Aseptic Technique
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation
• Ability to use various technologies and software systems

What We’ll Bring

• Health insurance premium option at zero out of pocket for single coverage, eligible on your first day
• 401(k) Retirement Match - offering up to a 5% match of annual salary starting the 1st day of the month following your start date
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – offering up to another 9% contribution of your annual salary after one year
• Paid Life Insurance – four times your salary
• Paid Long Term Disability
• Annual incentive plan in addition to annual salary increases
• Tuition Reimbursement

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