Organ Procurement Specialist

Job Details

The Organ Procurement Specialist is responsible for the preparation, operation, and monitoring of organ preservation systems used during donor organ recovery and transportation.  This role works closely with transplant surgeons, organ procurement organizations (OPOs), and transplant coordinators to optimize donor organ preservation and support successful transplantation outcomes.  Among the job functions include: travel to donor hospitals for organ procurement procedures; prepare, manage, and troubleshoot perfusion solutions, preservation techniques, and recovery equipment; assist with initiation, monitoring, and maintenance of organ preservation techniciques, including ex vivo heart and lung perfusion systems, where applicable; collect and document hemodynamic, metabolic, and laboratiory data through transplant;and  collaborate with transplant surgeons, anesthesiologists, and procurement teans during donor organ recovery.

Hours:  On Call; requires travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Perfusion, Cardiovascular Science, or related field
• 2 years of experience in ICU, CVICU, OR or related field required. 5 years preferred.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Certification through the American Board of Cardivascular Perfusion (Certified Clinical Perfusionist-CCP) preferred
• Registered Nurse (Preferred)

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What Awaits You

• Competitive pay and benefits that support you at every stage of your life and career.
• Retirement plans with employer contributions to help you plan confidently for the future.
• Generous time off so you can unplug, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
• Access to world-class facilities and innovative technology that fuel your curiosity.
• Endless opportunities to advance your career as part of the Johns Hopkins team.