Procurement Technician - Heart & Lung Transplant
- UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Perform on-call procurement, perfusion, preservation, and transport of cadaveric donor organs for transplantation under the supervision of the Division Administrator.
Verify donor and recipient medical information to ensure organ and tissue compatibility.
Review donor medical records to confirm consent, medical and social history, and relevant clinical information.
Complete intraoperative documentation, operative reports, and specimen labeling in accordance with UCLA policies, UNOS standards, CMS regulations, and HIPAA requirements.
Utilize sterile technique to perfuse and preserve donor organs following UCLA standard operating procedures and protocols.
Coordinate medevac transportation to and from donor facilities and relay critical information among the procurement team, transplant centers, and organ procurement organizations.
Ensure the timely, safe, and secure transportation of donor organs back to UCLA.
Assist with proper packaging of donor organs for transport.
Maintain inventory of essential supplies, including coolers, recovery packs, perfusion supplies, and preservation solutions.
Support quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives and clinical studies by gathering data as directed.
Perform additional duties as assigned under the guidance of the Chief of Procurement and the Transplant Services Quality Assurance Manager.
Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and other shifts. Frequent travel within North America is required. Must reside sufficiently close to UCLA Medical Center to respond on short notice if necessary. This position requires a background in health sciences or prior clinical experience, as well as an overall understanding of organ transplantation. Requires superior organization, communication, and interpersonal skills to communicate/coordinate with multidisciplinary teams utilizing a wide range of alternatives in problem solving situations, demonstrating a high degree of professional competence and skill.
*This is a 1 year limited appointment that may convert to career*
Salary: $34.41-$45.38/hourly
Required:
- Working knowledge of the use, function and operation of operating room equipment
- Knowledge of UNOS policy as related to organ procurement
- Ability to speak, write and read English
- Ability to follow through on all assignments
- Ability to move heavy objects
- Ability to work on call whenever assigned
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in the life sciences
- Working knowledge of basic anatomy and correct terminology
- Experience working in a clinical hospital setting
A PASSION FOR IMPROVING LIVES
Advance your career and experience true inspiration as you collaborate with an exceptional team of top clinicians. As an allied health professional at UCLA Health, you’ll enjoy ongoing opportunities for learning and development so you can continually enhance your skills while positively impacting our world-class patient care. Within our inclusive and supportive culture, you’ll take on unique, high-acuity cases for one of the most vibrant and diverse communities in the world. It’s the chance to bring your best to a variety of highly challenging situations.
If you’re ready to live out your passion and advance your clinical career, we invite you to explore opportunities throughout our system of award-winning hospitals and more than 280 community-based clinics throughout Southern California. We have openings in these areas:
● Clinical Lab & Pathology
● Imaging
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● Phlebotomy
● Rehab
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● Social Work
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