5 Organ Preservation Technologist - Per Diem Day (8am-4:30pm) Jobs in Hackensack, NJ
Hackensack Meridian Health is Hiring an Organ Preservation Technologist - Per Diem Day (8am-4:30pm) Near Hackensack, NJ
The Organ Preservation Technologist will provide organ preservation services and maintain the organ preservation lab under the management of the Organ Preservation Manager and direction of the Director of Organ Transplantation. Additionally, the organ preservation technician will work in collecting and reporting UNOS data for the pre-transplant. This position will help the pre-transplant team with data management and quality initiatives in an administrative capacity during office hours when not assisting in a transplant procurement.
ResponsibiltiesA day in the life of an Organ Preservation Technologist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
Organ Preservation Lab
- Observe and comply with Organ Preservation Lab Standard Operating Procedures.
- Perform personnel training in advanced organ perfusion methods.
- Assist in Organ Preservation Lab supply ordering, supply rotation and proper storage.
- Perform organ evaluation according to UNOS protocol prior to transplant including:
- Organ label and packaging verification, sending of tissue to the Lab for donor/recipient crossmatch.
- Sterile kidney anatomy verification and dissection to prepare organ for machine perfusion evaluation.
- Performing kidney needle and wedge biopsy according to the SOP.
- Adjusting LifePorts parameters as needed while performing kidney evaluation.
- Reporting kidney anatomy.
- Monitor, maintain, and report perfusion parameters findings to the surgeon.
- Completing UNOS app related to the organ anatomy and preservation parameters.
- Collecting, storing and analyzing collected organ perfusion data.
- Assisting surgeon in final kidney preparation prior to transplantation.
- Assist with organ procurement procedures.
- Collect and prepare pre-transplant documents for regulatory reporting and internal QAPI initiatives.
- Collect and submit data related to Transplant Services according to the UNOS, AOPO and hospital protocols.
- Analyze and report data to the Chief of Transplant Services and research committee members.
- Participate in research projects including collecting specimens, data entry, sample process and shipping.
- Bachelor's degree and/or 3 years of surgical technology experience.
- Knowledge of surgical aseptic techniques, human anatomy, and physiology is necessary.
- Must be able to work weekends and recognized Holidays on a rotating basis during on-call schedule.
- Must be familiar with organ preservation devices (LifePort, ORS or RM-3, Waters).
- Knowledge of surgical aseptic techniques, human anatomy, and physiology.
- Demonstrates ability to multi-task and prioritize in a rapidly changing and high- pressure clinical environment.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Apps, EPIC and UNET Portal.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills required to facilitate team building and partnering with colleagues and peers.
- Master's or PhD degree program in related profession.
- Knowledge of sterile OR environment. Advance surgical dissection skills.
- Valid Driver's License from a USA state.
- Certified Surgical Technologist.
- Certified Transplant Preservationist.
- Regular contact with nursing staff and leadership, medical staff, medical center leadership, network quality and safety leadership, non-nursing personnel, patients and visitors.
Job Summary
Per Diem
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
$300k-419k (estimate)
03/29/2024
07/15/2024
hackensackmeridianhealth.org
OAKHURST, NJ
50 - 100
2016
ROSE F HAYET MD
$10M - $50M
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
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About Hackensack Meridian Health
Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading not-for-profit health care organization that is the largest, most comprehensive and truly integrated health care network in New Jersey, offering a complete range of medical services, innovative research and life-enhancing care. Hackensack Meridian Health comprises 17 hospitals from Bergen to Ocean counties, which includes three academic medical centers Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, JFK Medical Center in Edison; two childrens hospitals - Joseph M. Sanzari Childrens Hospital in Hacke...nsack, K. Hovnanian Childrens Hospital in Neptune; nine community hospitals Bayshore Medical Center in Holmdel, Mountainside Medical Center in Montclair, Ocean Medical Center in Brick, Palisades Medical Center in North Bergen, Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood, Raritan Bay Medical Center in Old Bridge, Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy, Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank, and Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin; a behavioral health hospital Carrier Clinic in Belle Mead; and two rehabilitation hospitals - JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute in Edison and Shore Rehabilitation Institute in Brick. Additionally, the network has more than 500 patient care locations throughout the state which include ambulatory care centers, surgery centers, home health services, long-term care and assisted living communities, ambulance services, lifesaving air medical transportation, fitness and wellness centers, rehabilitation centers, urgent care centers and physician practice locations. Hackensack Meridian Health has more than 35,000 team members, and 7,000 physicians and is a distinguished leader in health care philanthropy, committed to the health and well-being of the communities it serves.
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