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Job Title

Organ Preservationist Specialist:

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus:

Department

Transplant Center-Main Campus Hospital:

Job Code

C19007

Shift

Days + Call

Schedule

6:00am-2:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

At the Cleveland Clinic Transplant Center, world-class experts perform a wide range of transplantation procedures, saving and transforming thousands of lives each year through innovative transplant expertise. Combining exceptional quality, clinical excellence and leading transplant physicians and specialists, the Center is recognized globally for its comprehensive transplant programs. As an Organ Preservationist Specialist, you will assist physicians in the preservation and evaluation of organs for transplantation, maintain the laboratory environment and supplies, and support related research projects that advance transplant science.

A caregiver in this position works Monday through Friday from 11: 00 p.m. -- 7:30 a.m., with occasional weekend, on-call and holiday requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Assist physicians in the preservation and evaluation of organs for transplantation.

• Maintain laboratory environment and supplies.

• Prepare equipment, solution and drugs for harvesting, preservation and transplantation of organs.

• Assist the operating room caregivers as necessary before, during and after donor organ recovery procedures, as well as during organ transplant procedures.

• Assist physicians with organ harvesting, organ packaging and labeling and with organ transport from out of state or to other local hospitals as required.

• Coordinate with the Transplant Center and OPO to ensure the receipt of donor organs from an outside institution is conducted according to established regulations.

• When indicated, prepare organs for perfusion.

• Evaluate the suitability of organs during preservation for transplantation.

• Monitor the preservation parameter during perfusion preservations by recording pressures, flows and taking samples for other tests.

• Assist physicians with bench surgery.

• Ensure the cleanliness of the Organ Preservation Lab.

• Ensure Organ Preservation Lab equipment is optimally maintained and arrange for repairs/replacements as applicable.

• Assist in organ preservation research studies as applicable under the direction of the Principal Investigator and their team.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High school diploma or GED

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

• Ability to work in a stressful environment

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Medical-related certification, such as a Paramedic, Medical Assistant, Surgical Technician, etc.

• Recent healthcare experience

• Operating Room experience is strongly preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Manual dexterity to use surgical equipment and to assist with surgical procedures.

• Normal or corrected vision.

• Must be able to be on call on a regular basis on weekends and during the week.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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