Life-Saving Organ Recovery Technician

Strata Critical Medical, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Health, dental and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Strata Critical Recovery in Philadelphia, PA is seeking an Organ Recovery Specialist to support organ donation and transplant cases. You will provide organ preservation services, operate NRP and machine perfusion devices, and may assist as a surgical technician for donor cases on nationwide flyouts.

The role requires a surgical, OPO, or clinical background with a focus on safe, compliant procedures and teamwork across transplant partners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) required.
• OrganOx and Vitasmart certified device user.
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program with at least 1 year of experience as a surgical technician.
• 1–2 years of OPO experience as a SORC, or equivalent.
• CST preferred. CTP recommended within 2 years of hire.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and sterile technique.
• Able to make decisions on your own without direct supervision.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• Able to lift and move medical equipment and stand for up to 10 hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site organ recovery and preservation support to a variety of recovery surgical teams.
• Preserve, package and label organs for transplant delivery.
• Set up, run and clean NRP, OrganOx, Vitasmart and other machine perfusion devices according to transplant partner protocols.
• Help perfusionists package supplies for NRP cases, arriving at the donor hospital at least 1 hour before OR time.
• Pick up OrganOx devices and supplies from partner transplant centers on time for D2D and B2B cases.
• Communicate case details clearly with transplant surgeons, perfusionists and coordinators.
• Document all cases accurately in StrataLink, following the Strata Critical handbook.
• Maintain equipment, supplies and a clean workspace.
• When applicable: work as a surgical technician or first assist during organ recovery, including setting up the sterile field, assisting with NRP cannulation, and keeping aseptic technique.
• Demonstrate clinical and service excellence in line with Strata Critical's Code of Conduct.

Skills

BLS certification

Surgical technology background

OPO experience

Sterile technique

Decision making

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma

CST certification

Surgical technology program graduate

Tools

OrganOx device

Vitasmart device

Job description

Strata Critical Recovery in Philadelphia, PA is seeking an Organ Recovery Specialist to support organ donation and transplant cases. You will provide organ preservation services, operate NRP and machine perfusion devices, and may assist as a surgical technician for donor cases on nationwide flyouts.

The role requires a surgical, OPO, or clinical background with a focus on safe, compliant procedures and teamwork across transplant partners.