Rosalva Chavez

• Coordinated the operating room for the procurement of organs for transplant and research with thoracic and abdominal transplant centers, hospital staff and Donor allocation centers in a fast-paced, high-stressed environment.
• Fulfilled the role as a First Assist/Surgical Technician in addition to preparing patients and the operating room.
• Perfused organs and assist in the recovery of organs for transplant and research via aseptic techniques.
• Labeled, packaged, and shipped the tissues of organ and tissues utilizing ground and air couriers.
• Adhered to duties and responsibilities in compliance with policies, procedures, and regulation as outlined by FDA, UNOS, and CMS.

Recovered organs for research, First Assist, and Coordinate with OPO’s.

• Brain
• Heart
• Lungs
• Dorsal Root Ganglia
• Spinal Cord

• Coordinated the operating room for the procurement of organs for transplant and research with thoracic and abdominal transplant centers, hospital staff and Donor allocation centers in a fast-paced, high-stressed environment.
• Fulfilled the role as a First Assist/Surgical Technician in addition to preparing patients and the operating room.
• Perfused organs and assist in the recovery of organs for transplant and research via aseptic techniques.
• Labeled, packaged, and shipped the tissues of organ and tissues utilizing ground and air couriers.
• Adhered to duties and responsibilities in compliance with policies, procedures, and regulation as outlined by FDA, UNOS, and CMS.