Surgeon - Heart Transplant jobs in Oakland, CA

Under general supervision, provides coordination of all activities involved with the surgical removal, preservation, perfusion, packaging, and transportation of organs recovered for transplant. Independently responsible for intraoperative organ preservation and packaging of organs for local and distant cases. Provides preservation, first-assist and packaging support to local organ recovery teams on non-local organ recoveries.

Manages and monitors organs for transplant on mechanical preservation devices. Assist with development and application of training programs for new transplant recovery specialists. Assists with coordination of transplant recovery team activities and ensures on call rotation coverage. Assists with the ongoing process improvement of transportation services, supply and medication ordering processes. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Graduation from college with a major in an applicable natural science plus two years of experience in the kind of work to be performed; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

• Must have applicable certification/licensure as surgical tech or EMT.

• Ability to safely and accurately prepare and administer medications and fluids used for organ preservation.

• Ability to work on-call, 24/7 work environment on a rotation basis.

• Ability to use ground transportation and air transportation; fixed-wing and helicopter.

• Ability to work with deceased donors.

• Proficient in aseptic and sterile techniques.

• Certified Transplant Preservationist certification (CTP).
• Experience with normothermic regional perfusion.
• Experience with organ perfusion and preservation devices.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

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