Rodrigo Concha, Rn
About Rodrigo Concha, Rn
Rodrigo Concha is a Senior Clinical Specialist at TransMedics, Inc., where he has worked since 2018. He has a background in nursing and education, with extensive experience in clinical support and training for organ care systems.
Work at TransMedics
Rodrigo Concha has been serving as a Senior Clinical Specialist at TransMedics, Inc. since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for providing clinical support to both U.S. and European sites that utilize the Organ Care System technology. His work includes supervising training sessions for national and international customers, ensuring they achieve OCS-competency certification. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Clinical Specialist at TransMedics from 2011 to 2018, contributing to the company's initiatives in transplant site implementation activities.
Education and Expertise
Rodrigo Concha holds an Associate's degree in Nursing from NHCTC, which he completed from 2000 to 2002. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Education from UMCE, studying from 1986 to 1991. His educational background supports his expertise in clinical education and skills development, particularly in the context of organ care and transplantation.
Background
Before joining TransMedics, Rodrigo Concha worked as a Registered Nurse in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center from 2008 to 2010. His experience in critical care nursing has contributed to his clinical skills and understanding of patient management in complex medical situations.
Achievements
Rodrigo Concha played a significant role in the team that achieved the milestone of being the first company with FDA-certified extracorporeal solid organ perfusion. He is certified to manage organs on all three platforms of the Organ Care System: OCS-Heart, OCS-Lung, and OCS-Liver. Additionally, he is responsible for providing clinical support for the nationwide National OCS Program.