Organ Machine Perfusion Specialist (Technician, EMT, Paramedic level)

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Come join our team and become part of what the Boston Globe has recognized as one of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts 2018 - 2024!

Saving lives through organ and tissue donation is the mission uniting our employees and drives the work we do.

New England Donor Services (NEDS) coordinates organ and tissue donation in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, the eastern counties of Vermont and Bermuda. Responsible for one of the largest of the 55 Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) that make up the nation’s donation system, NEDS works with over 200 hospitals and serves nearly 15 million people in our region, screening nearly 55,000 potential donor referrals annually. With approximately $140M in operating revenues, NEDS employs 378 clinical and non-clinical staff members throughout New England and across the country.

Our vision is to be a leader in the development and implementation of strategies to increase the life-saving and life-enhancing gifts of organ and tissue donation through effective relationships with our clinical partners, donor families and the communities we serve.

Job Description

The Organ Machine Perfusion Specialist plays a critical role in advancing the mission of New England Donor Services by increasing organ utilization through machine perfusion technologies. Working under the guidance of the Manager of Organ Machine Perfusion, this position is responsible for the perfusion and preservation of organs for transplant using various organ machine perfusion methods. The Specialist will collaborate closely with organ recovery teams, travel to donor hospitals for organ recoveries on rotating on-call basis. Strong teamwork, adaptability, attention to detail and dedication to quality and precision are essential for this role.

FOCUS AREAS / ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Operate and manage various organ perfusion devices, including ex vivo perfusion and hypothermic or normothermic machine perfusion systems.
• Prepare perfusion equipment and solutions according to established protocols.
• Monitor organ function and perfusion parameters throughout the preservation process.
• Perform laboratory testing, such as blood gas analysis and metabolic assessments, to evaluate organ viability.
• Performs functions necessary for the perfusion, support, measurement, and assessment of donor organs while on organ machine perfusion device.
• Maintain detailed documentation of all perfusion and preservation procedures, adhering to regulatory standards and organizational protocols.
• Follow strict infection control, sterile field, and biohazard protocols to ensure safety and quality during all aspects of organ preservation and handling.
• Coordinate with surgeons, transplant coordinators, and other clinical team members to align perfusion protocols, facilitate communication, and meet specific case requirements.
• Fulfills a variable call schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holiday coverage as needed, and may change with or without notice depending on the needs of the department; including but not limited to staffing needs and emergencies.

Schedule :

This is a full-time position with 24 hour on-call shifts. Shifts begin at 8 : 00am and end at 8 : 00am. In a 6 week (42 day) period, you will be on-call 28 days, which will include 8 weekend days and 20 weekdays.  Expect to work overnights, holidays and weekends.

We are currently interviewing candidates for our November, December and January new hire orientations.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

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

What You’ll Be a Part Of :

You will be part of a team that supports the NEDS mission, to Save and Heal Lives, through the gift of Organ and Tissue Donation.  As an NEDS employee, our benefits include :

You can also participate in Corporate sponsored events like the annual Blue & Green Walk, Community Volunteering opportunities, Organization-wide team-building outings, and more!

Additional Information

HIRING ALERT :  NEDS is actively taking precautions to protect our community, staff and partners during this time of medical emergency due to COVID-19.  In order to be employed at NEDS, you must be vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19.

When you join New England Donor Services you can expect competitive salaries and a great benefit package. Benefits include a generous paid time off program, BCBS Health and Dental Insurance, Healthcare Reimbursement Account, 2x Annual Salary Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage, 403(b) Retirement Contribution, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program and Discounts through Working Advantage.

New England Donor Services is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply to meet the needs of the communities we serve.

Hear from some of our employees at www.neds.org / careers