Donation Recovery Specialist

LifeGift; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan (403b/401a)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

LifeGift seeks a Donation Recovery Specialist to support organ donation processes, focusing on operating room recovery, preservation, and packaging of donated organs and tissues. The role includes assisting in allocation, perfusion, and safe transfer to facilities.

Qualified candidates have CST or CFA certification (or equivalent), Texas licensure if required, and at least four years in acute care or organ procurement. Strong anatomy knowledge and medical terminology are essential.

Qualifications

• Certified Scrub Technologist (CST) or Certified First Assist (CFA) or equivalent training required.
• Must possess and maintain Texas and National licensure/certification if applicable.
• Four years of experience in an acute care hospital, pre-hospital emergency care setting, or organ procurement organization preferred.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate organ recovery in the operating room; provide perfusion, preservation, packaging, and distribution of recovered organs/tissues.
• Assist with dissection and placement of kidneys on preservation pump; monitor kidney function during perfusion.
• Ensure safe transfer of blood, tissue typing materials, organs, and tissues to the receiving facility.
• Receive and screen organ offers; communicate information to local transplant centers; assist with distant organ procurement coordination.
• Maintain procurement equipment, supplies, and the procurement supply room for efficiency.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Education

CST/CFA certification or equivalent

Texas licensure/certification (as applicable)

Job description

LifeGift is currently looking for a Donation Recovery Specialist to provide assistance and support throughout the organ donation process. The DRS will be primarily responsible for the operating room recovery, preservation, and packaging, and they assist in the allocation of organs and kidney pump perfusion as needed.

Do you possess the attributes to be a successful Donation Recovery Specialist and perform the following essential functions?

• Provide assistance during local donor identification, stabilization and management of organ/tissue donors.
• Provide safe and timely transfer of blood, tissue typing materials, organs, and tissues to the appropriate facility.
• Coordinates the organ recovery process in the operating room. Providing perfusion, preservation, packaging, and distribution of recovered organs/tissues for transplantation and/or research.
• Assist with the anatomical dissection and placement of kidneys on a preservation pump and is responsible for monitoring kidney function during perfusion.
• Responsible for delivery of kidneys on the preservation pump to the receiving transplant center ensuring proper verification of donor information and allocation.
• Receive and screen referred organ offers from distant organ procurement agencies and provide accurate communication of information to local transplant centers. Coordinates and participates with recovery teams in the distant acquisition of organs/tissues.
• Responsible for the maintenance of procurement equipment, recovery supplies, and procurement supply room to ensure optional efficiency.

Do you have the education and experience to be a Donation Recovery Specialist?

• Completion of a Certified Scrub Technologist (CST) Certified First Assist (CFA), or other allied health training program, or equivalent experience.
• Must have and maintain their Texas and National licensure and/or certification if applicable.
• Four years of experience in an acute care hospital, pre-hospital emergency care setting, or organ procurement organization preferred.
• Must have knowledge of human anatomy & medical terminology.

As a condition of employment, you must be able to attain Hospital Badge and EMR Access from all of the LifeGift Hospital Partners

The Heart of Our Culture

Established in 1987, LifeGift offers hope to the thousands of people in Texas and beyond who need lifesaving organ and tissue transplants. Our organization is diverse by nature, and inclusive by choice. LifeGift strives to reflect the communities where we live and work, and our multi-cultural and diverse team contributes an abundance of talent, abilities, and innovation that have continued to elevate our success.

Rewards and Benefits for Your Career and Well-Being

LifeGift values its team members and offers a variety of highly competitive benefits. Full-time team members have the opportunity to enroll in the following insurance plans: medical, dental, and vision, as well as life insurance, LTD and STD, and FSAs and HSAs that are pre-tax and to which LifeGift contributes. LifeGift also offers an exceptional retirement package that includes 403(b) and 401(a) retirement plans with the opportunity for a generous match. Additionally, LifeGift offers a tuition reimbursement program to encourage team members to expand their knowledge and further their education. LifeGift recognizes the importance of a work-life balance and encourages team members to take advantage of a generous vacation and sick leave plan.

LifeGift is an equal opportunity employer!