IHA OrganOx Jeff Highway

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This job is responsible for the operational management readiness and coordination of perfusion-related equipment and technology including organ preservation systems such as the OrganOx metra. Duties include equipment setup point of care testing troubleshooting quality assurance monitoring regulatory compliance documentation vendor coordination and oversight of point-of-care testing equipment. Ensures all perfusion and organ preservation equipment is operationally ready for clinical use maintains accurate records and supports clinical teams through effective equipment and program perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the companys discretion.

Education

• Required - High School Diploma/GED
• Preferred - Associates Degree/College Diploma in a healthcare related field such as RN LPN surgical technician or other. Additional certifications training and experience may be combined to meet minimum qualifications.

Work Experience

• Required - 2 years experience monitoring medical equipment involvement in organ recovery services or operational support functions.
• Preferred - Experience in a surgical services perfusion transplant critical care or healthcare operations environment.

Job Duties

• Oversees the operation testing and readiness of perfusion and organ preservation equipment including OrganOx and associated technologies.
• Coordinates equipment setup preventive maintenance quality assurance activities service schedules and vendor support to ensure regulatory compliance and operational reliability.
• Communicates concerns of inventory of perfusion supplies disposable circuits preservation solutions pharmaceuticals and related equipment; monitors usage and coordinates ordering and replenishment.
• Maintains Point-of-Care testing equipment quality control processes documentation and compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Maintains technical knowledge of perfusion technologies organ preservation systems and related healthcare equipment; participates in ongoing education and competency development.
• Maintains equipment utilization records operational logs and supporting documentation for clinical regulatory and quality assurance purposes.
• Collaborates with perfusionists transplant teams surgical services supply chain pharmacy and biomedical engineering to support clinical operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities duties and skills. Other duties may be added or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal state and local laws accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety patient privacy and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood body fluid or tissue but exposure or potential for exposure may incumbent works with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases and may enter isolation rooms. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt transport storage preparation dispensing administration cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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