Organ Preservation Coordinator

Froedtert Health; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Growth opportunity—Career Pathways &tu

Academic Partnership with the Medical/

Referral bonuses

403b retirement plan

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LDI

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Froedtert Health in Milwaukee, WI seeks an Organ Preservationist to coordinate 24/7 organ recovery for heart, kidney, liver, lung and pancreas programs. The role is hybrid with on-call duties requiring travel to donor hospitals nationwide and possible irregular hours.

The ideal candidate has 1 year of acute or transplant-related experience, an EMT or practical nursing credential, and the ability to work independently while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Acute Care, Surgical Care, Radiology, Cardiology, Emergency Services, Transplant or OPO experience.
• License in Wisconsin required; ABTC certification within 18 months of hire.
• On-call duties may require travel to donor hospitals nationwide and irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support 24/7 organ recovery and perfusion operations.
• Maintain compliance with UNOS, CMS, and regulatory standards.
• Communicate effectively with surgeons, OPO staff, donor hospital staff and OR teams.

Skills

On-call scheduling

Emergency/acute care

Team coordination

Education

EMT training

Practical nursing program

Surgical technology

Biological sciences degree (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

MS Office

Job description

Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility.

This job is HYBRID.

FTE: 1.000000

Standard Hours: 40.00

Shift: Shift 1

Shift Details: 24-hour shift Holidays: yes Weekends: yes

Flexible schedule, on call for thoracic procurement and fly out for transplantation. If not flying, administrative duties will be applied.

Job Summary: The Organ Preservationist (OP) serves as the key individual responsible for facilitating the organ recovery process when deceased donor organs become available to transplant candidates. This position provides 24/7 on-call coverage (rotating schedule) for the surgical recovery of donor organs for the heart, kidney, liver, lung and pancreas programs at Froedtert Health and the liver and kidney programs at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. The OP has primary responsibility for coordinating and assisting with key aspects of the surgical recovery of organs used for transplantation. The OP provides and maintains a safe environment by complying with regulatory requirements and standards set forth by the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, and other regulatory agencies. A high degree of independence is expected in executing complex logistical support operations for organ recovery and perfusion.

Experience: A minimum of 1 year of Acute Care, Surgical Care, Radiology, Cardiology, Emergency Services, Transplant, and/or OPO (Organ Procurement Organization) experience is required.

Education: A degree or certificate from an accredited EMT training program or School of Practical Nursing, Surgical Technology, or other health-care related field is required. High School diploma or equivalent is preferred. Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a biological sciences field

Training: Knowledge of and a general familiarity with medical records and medical terminology. Strong computer skills that should include Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet and basic use of computer databases. Ability to arrive to the hospital on short notice while on call and travel via air or ground to donor hospitals across the country. Ability to work on an on call fashion with sometimes unpredictable hours with no expectation of a concrete end time, as the procurement of an organ may have unforeseen delays resulting in unexpected work hours. Maintains composure and professional communication in all interactions with surgeons, Organ Procurement Organization staff, donor hospital staff and Froedtert Operating Room staff.

Licensure: Must be licensed in the State of Wisconsin (if applicable). Transplant Preservation Certification through the American Board of Transplant Certification (ABTC) is required within 18 months of hire.

Perks & Benefits At Froedtert Health

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.