Transplant Surgical Assistant Jobs

Major Responsibilities:
Assists physician in the operative procedure for organ procurement from living and postmortem donors, both at the donor site and recipient site as needed.
Conducts all supply preparations for pending organ procurements, maintaining adequate levels of all organ procurement supplies. Ensures all necessary supplies are transported to the donor institution. Prepares portable equipment utilized in organ procurement to ensure proper operation during procurement procedure.
Conducts kidney specific organ procurement and preservation through the utilization of the renal preservation pump to ensure appropriate perfusion and preservation of procured kidneys prior to transplantation.
Reviews all supply invoices and bills for accuracy, and notifies Director of any issues or discrepancies.
Ensures all medical and legal requirements are met prior to recovery of organ(s).
Acts as a representative of the Aurora Health Care when at recovery sites, interacting with staff at various recovery locations.
Promotes an understanding of the organ recovery process and utilization.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
None Required.
Education Required:
High School Graduate.
Experience Required:
Typically requires 1 year of experience in a Surgical Tech, Surgical Assistant, or Registered Nurse role.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Demonstrates knowledge of basic anatomy and organ recovery skills.
Must have a courteous and professional demeanor.
Good communication skills.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Assumes 24 hour on call responsibilities to facilitate donor recoveries for the transplant program.
Must be able to stand 100% of the time during recovery.
Must be able to:
lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
lift up to 20 lbs over the head.
carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
Must be able to:
push/pull with 30 lbs of force.
perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
May be exposed to blood and body fluids during recoveries thus protective clothing must be worn as appropriate.
May be exposed to weather, road or other hazards when traveling to other hospitals via small aircraft, ambulance, taxi, van service and/or personal vehicle.
Operates all equipment essential in performing the job.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.