Organ Preservation & Recovery Coordinator

Network For Hope; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K

Life and disability insurance

Pet insurance discounts

Wellness programs

Education reimbursement

Flexible schedules

On-the-job training

Job summary

Network for Hope in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking a dedicated Organ Preservation Technician to join our team supporting organ recovery, preservation, and distribution efforts. You will coordinate OR activities, preserve donated organs, document procedures, and collaborate with surgeons, labs, and transport teams while maintaining compassionate donor-family interactions and strict compliance with regulations.

Travel and on-call responsibilities are considerable to support urgent organ recovery

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education or healthcare certification preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of healthcare experience required as a surgical technician, surgical assistant, perfusionist, LPN, EMT, or similar role.
• Certified Transplant Preservationist (CTP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the point of contact and coordinator for activities within the operating room during organ recovery procedures.
• Liaise with recovery surgeons, ORC, and operating room staff to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to protocols.
• Review donor information in the OPTN system.
• Assist with recovery of organs for research as needed.
• Prepare patients for organ recovery procedures, including shaving, draping, retracting, and positioning.
• Prepare and maintain surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Document procedure notes and upload required attachments in donor electronic medical records.
• Consult with the Surgical Preservation Operations Supervisor and AOC when indicated and collaborate with external agencies to assist with import organs.
• Ensure sensitivity and compassion in interactions with donor families and maintain composure and professionalism.

Skills

Sterile technique

Compassionate communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education or healthcare certification preferred

Job description

Network for Hope in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking a dedicated Organ Preservation Technician to join our team supporting organ recovery, preservation, and distribution efforts. You will coordinate OR activities, preserve donated organs, document procedures, and collaborate with surgeons, labs, and transport teams while maintaining compassionate donor-family interactions and strict compliance with regulations.

Travel and on-call responsibilities are considerable to support urgent organ recovery