Methodist Healthcare System · 7 hours ago
Organ Procurement Specialist
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expMethodist Healthcare System is committed to investing in its team members, and they are seeking an Organ Procurement Specialist to join their transplant team. The role involves providing organ procurement services and assisting surgeons during donor transplants, ensuring the effective preparation and preservation of donor organs.
Emergency MedicineHealth CareHospitalMedical
Responsibilities
Performs cadaveric renal perfusion services for Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital
Performs procurements for all organs, which includes, but is not limited to excising the organ, as well as preparing cadaveric organs prior to placement on the renal preservation device or into the recipient
Provides surgical assistance to all solid organ surgeons during donor and recipient surgeries
Participates in 24 hour on call duties shared by all procurement/preservation staff
Responsible for renal preservation equipment, as well as ordering/tracking supplies
Participates in data collection for procurement/preservation processes, as well as other transplant processes and United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS) data, and reports statistical results upon request
Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System and demonstrates excellent customer service at all times
Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare System and its associated facilities achieve its goals
Must learn and comply with System and facility safety policies and rules; must use appropriate safety equipment and procedures at all times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to supervisors; must be familiar with all safety features of equipment, tools or materials encompassed by job duties; and must check with supervisors (prior to job performance) if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function
Adheres to the MHS Code of Conduct and demonstrates ethical behavior as expected by our patients, colleagues and the community. Understands the personal obligation to report any activity that appears to violate applicable laws, rules regulations or the Code of Conduct itself
Provides education on procurement/preservation and organ donation and serves as a resource to all customers
Completes other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must have minimum of 2 years technical work experience in the field of organ donation/organ transplantation OR a minimum of 5 years operating room experience as a surgical technician
Education: Must have completed ALL of the following: High School Diploma or GED, Successful completion of an accredited surgical first assistant training program
Meets ONE of the following: Graduate/completion of CAAHEP Surgical First Assistant, Surgical Assistant Program, Medical School Graduate OR an allied health professional with 2250 hours of surgical rotation
Practiced as a surgical technologist prior to 9/1/2009
Experience: New hires as of 3/29/2011- 2 years experience in the perioperative setting within the last 4 years in either a surgical technologist or surgical first assistant role
Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable)
Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required: Must have and maintain ONE of the following: A. Surgical Technologist Certification: i. CST – Certified Surgical Technologist through the National Board for Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) (formally the Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist) OR ii. TS-C- Tech in Surgery, Certified through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
B. Surgical First Assistant certification: i. SA-C – Surgical Assistant, Certified through the American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) ii. CSA – Certified Surgical Assistant through the National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA) iii. CSFA (formally CFA) – Certified Surgical First Assistant through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
C. LSA- Licensed Surgical Assistant through the Texas Medical Board
Those employed prior to November 15, 2010 will have 6 months to obtain certification
Maintain current Basic Life Support training
Benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Company
Methodist Healthcare System
Since 1963, Methodist Healthcare has continuously evolved to meet the growing needs of the greater San Antonio community.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Clint Kotal
Chief Executive Officer
Ryan Simpson
Chief Executive Officer at Methodist Hospital and Methodist Children’s Hospital
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