Job Description: Oregon Health & Science University
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.
Preservationist (Organ Donation Coordinator)
US-OR-Portland
Job ID: 2024-32090 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Hospital/Clinic Support Portland, OR (South West)
Overview
Coordinates all aspects of the surgical recovery for the effective and timely preservation, packaging, placement, and transportation of organs for transplant or research
Manages all aspects of mechanical perfusion while maintaining sterile technique including, cannulation, placement on pump, implementing interventions, monitoring, reporting, and delivery
Participates in office responsibilities including, but not limited to: supply and equipment management, meetings, trainings, committees, and special projects
Accesses and manages privileged information in 82 partner donor hospitals in order to fulfill the mission of organ donation. Examples include collection and reporting of culture results and donor management goal data
Develops and delivers individualized curriculum to educate partner hospital staff regarding the need for coordination and assistance in the organ recovery process. Cooperates with Hospital Development Coordinators in conducting After Action Reviews
Other duties as assigned
Responsibilities
Bachelor's of Science Degree with healthcare related focus or equivalent experience
3-years recent relevant clinical or donation related experience or equivalent
Extensive clinical healthcare knowledge base, with the ability to quickly and independently exercise sound clinical judgement in an often stressful environment.
Excellent communication skills, flexible, highly motivated, a good team member with a positive attitude
Must be able to work in an adaptive fashion with a wide range of professional and nonprofessional constituents including but not limited to governmental officials, students, healthcare staff and the public
Must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle
Compliance with Code of Conduct, Respect in the workplace and Applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to position, department or OHSU as a whole
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
Qualifications
American Board for Transplant Certification CTP credential
Operating Room experience
Kidney perfusion experience
Extensive experience as a preservationist in an AOPO accredited OPO
Certified Transplant Preservationist (CTP) certification required within two years of hire
