Organ Procurement Specialist

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Retirement plan

Generous time off

World-class facilities

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine seeks an Organ Procurement Specialist to oversee preparation, operation, and monitoring of organ preservation systems during donor recovery and transport.

You will collaborate with transplant surgeons, OPOs, and coordinators to optimize preservation techniques and outcomes, with on-call travel to donor hospitals as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Perfusion, Cardiovascular Science, or related field.
• 2 years of ICU, CVICU, OR or related field required. 5 years preferred.
• ACLS certification
• Certification through the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (CCP) preferred
• Registered Nurse (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Travel to donor hospitals for organ procurement procedures.
• Prepare, manage, and troubleshoot perfusion solutions, preservation techniques, and recovery equipment.
• Assist with initiation, monitoring, and maintenance of organ preservation techniques, including ex vivo heart and lung perfusion systems, where applicable.
• Collect and document hemodynamic, metabolic, and laboratory data through transplant.
• Collaborate with transplant surgeons, anesthesiologists, and procurement teams during donor organ recovery.

Skills

ACLS certification

ICU/OR experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Perfusion, Cardiovascular Science, or related field

Job description

Job Details:

The Organ Procurement Specialist is responsible for the preparation, operation, and monitoring of organ preservation systems used during donor organ recovery and transportation. This role works closely with transplant surgeons, organ procurement organizations (OPOs), and transplant coordinators to optimize donor organ preservation and support successful transplantation outcomes. Among the job functions include: travel to donor hospitals for organ procurement procedures; prepare, manage, and troubleshoot perfusion solutions, preservation techniques, and recovery equipment; assist with initiation, monitoring, and maintenance of organ preservation techniciques, including ex vivo heart and lung perfusion systems, where applicable; collect and document hemodynamic, metabolic, and laboratiory data through transplant;and collaborate with transplant surgeons, anesthesiologists, and procurement teans during donor organ recovery.

Hours

On call; Requires travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Perfusion, Cardiovascular Science, or related field
• 2 years of experience in ICU, CVICU, OR or related field required. 5 years preferred.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Certification through the American Board of Cardivascular Perfusion (Certified Clinical Perfusionist-CCP) preferred
• Registered Nurse (Preferred)

We’re proud to offer a robust benefits package that supports your health, growth, and well-being. Discover our full offerings and costs here: mybenefitsjhhs.com

What Awaits You:

• Competitive pay and benefits that support you at every stage of your life and career.
• Retirement plans with employer contributions to help you plan confidently for the future.
• Generous time off so you can unplug, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
• Access to world-class facilities and innovative technology that fuel your curiosity.
• Endless opportunities to advance your career as part of the Johns Hopkins team.

Salary Range:

Minimum 45.28/hour - Maximum $74.76/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.