Transplant Procurement Specialist-UPMC Montefiore

upmcPittsburgh, PA10 days ago

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Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products Procurement Clerks Purchasing Managers

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General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals Blood and Organ Banks

Organ Referral Center RoleThe Organ Referral Center is a small, highly specialized department within Transplant that is the hub of all transplant activity in the UPMC system and is involved in every aspect of the organ transplant process from receiving the initial organ offer until recipients are transplanted and provides updates throughout. The candidate for the casual role ideally has experience in the Organ Referral Center. Purpose: Coordinate and communicate all aspects of import organ recovery and actively provide hospital/transplant center development and professional programs. Screen and evaluate potential organs for transplantation in conjunction with the transplant surgeon. Provide organ recovery and coordination services to all transplant disciplines.

Responsibilities: Coordinate placement of organs between local transplant centers following United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) guidelines. Coordinate and monitor donor surgical recovery in the operating room. Present weekly activity at Patient Selection Committee meetings for all transplant disciplines. Evaluate and communicate all import organ offers. Request additional laboratory texting and/or donor management changes. Complete and maintain all data forms required for recovery and transplant services. Coordinate recovery process with other UPMC transplant staff members and host OPO.Remain updated on UNOS, AOPO and UPMC policies. Provide written and verbal feedback to all related persons within 72 hours of recovery and transplantation. Support transplant center Living Donor Program. Assist with development and implementation of specific professional education programs to meet transplant needs. Assist in the support and development of abstracts and research projects. Manage the UPMC-sponsored professional education. Support Region 2 health fairs, seminars and other programs to promote organ donation and transplantation. Arrange transportation of organs and/or surgical recovery trams. Consult and discuss organ viability with on-call transplant surgeon. Coordinate and communicate with all ancillary services related to recovery and transplant activity. Coordinate and document organ referral calls. Associate's Degree in Nursing; OR Completion of a formal EMT or Surgical O.R. Technician program; OR Paramedic Certification; OR Bachelor's degree in Science and one year of related experience required, OR High school diploma and at least 3 years of work experience in organ procurement. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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Level

SeniorL5

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Occupation

Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products

Industry

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

Posted

10 days ago

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