Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

 

The Organ Preservation Technologist will provide organ preservation services and maintain the organ preservation lab under the management of the Organ Preservation Manager and direction of the Director of Organ Transplantation. Additionally, the organ preservation technician will work in collecting and reporting UNOS data for the pre-transplant. This position will help the pre-transplant team with data management and quality initiatives in an administrative capacity during office hours when not assisting in a transplant procurement.

 

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. Bachelor's degree and/or 3 years of surgical technology experience.
2. Knowledge of surgical aseptic techniques, human anatomy, and physiology is necessary.
3. Must be able to work weekends and recognized Holidays on a rotating basis during on-call schedule.
4. Must be familiar with organ preservation devices (LifePort, ORS or RM-3, Waters).
5. Knowledge of surgical aseptic techniques, human anatomy, and physiology.
6. Demonstrates ability to multi-task and prioritize in a rapidly changing and high- pressure clinical environment.
7. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills required to facilitate team building and partnering with colleagues and peers.
8. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Apps, EPIC and UNET Portal.

 

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

1. Master's or PhD degree program in related profession.
2. Knowledge of sterile OR environment. Advance surgical dissection skills.

 

Licenses and Certifications Required:

1. Valid Driver's License from a USA state.

 

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

1. Certified Surgical Technologist. 
2. Certified Transplant Preservationist.

 

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Starting at $34.65 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.


Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.