The Transplant Organ Preservationist will be responsible for tasks and duties associated with organ procurement and preservation. This position will also assist in the development of other team members. The primary focus of this position is within ambulatory care Transplant within the University of Michigan Medical Center but persons fulfilling this role can be asked to assist other service lines, as needed.
? Perform tasks related to the surgical recovery, preservation, packaging, shipping, and disposition of organs and extra vessels intended for transplantation.
? Manage the supply chain and coordination of related processes for the ordering, stocking, sterile processing, maintenance, and preparation for all necessary organ preservation solutions, supplies, materials, instruments, and equipment.
? Manage and ensure adherence to all policies, protocols, and practices overseeing organ preservation, extra vessel disposition, blood samples and tissue typing material management.
? Ensure and manage the proper storage, tracking, disposal, use, and timely final disposition reporting of extra vessels to UNOS.
? Support and advance associated Quality activities, meetings, and initiatives. Complete assigned miscellaneous Transplant Center activities and training.
? Always promote and demonstrate High Reliability Organization principles.
? Maintain effective and respectful communication with all department team members, donor hospitals, surgical teams, and transport personnel.
? Organ preservation needs including but not limited to flushing the donated organs with preservation fluid, sterile packaging, and transportation of donor organs to transplant centers.
? Assist Cardiovascular Perfusion by performing assigned tasks, which include:
o Prepare and set-up Perfusion equipment.
o Assist with Perfusion case activities.
o Assist with Perfusion equipment analysis, preparation, and management.
o Provide support for the Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) program and patient equipment needs related to the VAD patients.
? Accurately maintain documentation in the electronic medical record as well as other systems as needed.
? Assist with and support mentoring and development of other team members.
? Assist with the oversight and training of less senior staff, including adherence to applicable organ preservation policies, protocols, and practices.
? May support program needs, IE Kidney Shared Care program, Audit needs.
? May support Quality improvement or monitoring programs.
- 1 - 4 years of experience working in the operating room or emergency room with aseptic technique within the last 5 years.
- Experience with solid organ transplant patients or machine perfusion technology within the last 5 years.
- Associates degree in related field and/or a combination of education and experience.
- Must maintain a valid state license (REAL ID).
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification acquired within 9 months of hire/transfer date.
- Basic Life Support Certification.
- This job requires primary source verification.
- Bachelor?s degree in an Allied Health discipline, related science, or health care related field.
- Experience navigating UNet, Phoenix, and MiChart information systems.
- ABTC certification
- EMT-B Certification
- ACLS Certification
- CTP Certification
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Able to lift, pull/push and transport heavy objects that may exceed 100 pounds.
Able to travel in airplanes, helicopters, ambulances.
Standing for periods that can exceed 30 minutes.
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
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The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
