Job Description
Are you ready to bring your skills to a world-class healthcare organization recognized as one of the top ten in the United States? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you.
Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b) we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation. Come and be a part of the excellence that we demonstrate at a magnet status Hospital!
The Procurement Technician functions as an integral member of the heart and lung transplant team under the general direction of the cardiothoracic surgeon. Provides assistance with organ recovery, accompanies the cardiothoracic surgeon and performs pulsatile heart and/or lung perfusion. In a sterile environment has responsibility to set up the heart and/or lung pack on the back-table Assigned to perform scrub and support duties and has the responsibility to ensure smooth team work through the application of knowledge and effective communication with surgeons, nurses, scrub technicians, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, ancillary personnel, and other heath care team members. Responsible to ensure safe organ transport according to UNOS guidelines.
Job Responsibilities
The transplant technician performs a wide range of procurement procedures, reviewing donor documentation with surgeon and OPO Coordinator.
- Verifies donor and recipient ABO data and print appropriate documents
- Handles routine operational and support functions such as stocking supplies, cleaning work areas and equipment. Ensure adequate supplies and communicates re-ordering requests
- Recognizes factors that affect outcomes; takes appropriate action to prevent or correct problems, including working directly with Helinet with last minute transportation issues and/or changes.
- Demonstrates proficiency in preparation, scrub technique, self gowning and self gloving with assembly to setting up heart or lung pack on the back-table in a sterile environment
- Verifies' specimen and organ identification and labeling.
- Ensures delivery of donor blood to Blood Bank and Main Lab; organ delivery to the OR, recipient blood to HLA and donor lymph nodes/spleen to HLA.
- Responds to procurement notification. Keeps accurate time records. Confirms planned recipient is designated recipient on match run. Prepares paperwork/iPad. Prepares recovery bag with appropriate instruments, ice, and preservation solution and surgeon preferences. Establishes communication with recipient OR and OPO.
- Ensures integrity of organ. Maintains sterile technique. Prepares preservation solution and equipment. Completes' organ perfusion, packaging and labeling according to UNOS guidelines. Delivers organ and completes organ check-in with OR. Delivers samples to Blood Bank.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Education:
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience (Required)
- Bachelor's Degree, (Preferred)
Work Experience:
- 6 months Clinical Experience (Preferred)
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid Driver’s License (Required)
Travel Requirements:
- 40% Transporting/Coordination of organ procurement
- Transport self to/from hospital or airport
Req ID : 9025
Working Title : Transplant Procurement Technician - Heart Acquisition - 12-Hour - Per Diem - Nights
Department : Heart Acquisition
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Clinical Operations
Job Specialty : OR/Anesthesia
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Night
Shift Duration : 12 hour
Base Pay : $34.50 - $35.49
Our compensation philosophy
We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Pay Transparency Non Discrimination Provision (PDF) (opens in new window)
Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai
We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve. Quality Care and Research—For All, By All (opens in new window).
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