Posted:
10/23/2024, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Cleveland, Ohio, United States ⋅ Ohio, United States
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Organ Preservationist Specialist
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 Cleveland Clinic's Transplant Center, world-class experts perform a variety of transplantation procedures. Each year, thousands of lives are saved and transformed because of our innovative transplant expertise. Combining quality, excellence and the top transplant physicians and specialists, Cleveland Clinic Transplant Center is proud to be a leader in organ transplantation. We offer one of the most comprehensive transplant programs in the world and perform a variety of transplantations.
A caregiver in this position works Monday - Friday from 3:00pm – 11:30pm with weekend on-call 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 test.
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.
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.
Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/
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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 tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
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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Website: https://clevelandclinic.org/
Headquarter Location: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 1921
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Health Care ⋅ Hospital ⋅ Medical ⋅ Non Profit