Organ Recovery Coordinator – Surgical Technologist (On-Call)

Tennessee Donor; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 184 hours PTO first year

Medical, dental and vision plans

403(b) with company match

Life insurance & AD&D

Job summary

Tennessee Donor Services is seeking a Surgical Recovery Coordinator (Surgical Technologist) in Knoxville to play a key role in the preservation, packaging, and distribution of donor organs. You will support transplant teams and coordinate complex recovery and transport operations in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes on-call responsibilities, collaboration with surgeons, and ensuring adherence to policies and standards while advancing our mission to save lives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in OPO or health care settings encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assumes primary responsibility for renal preservation including pumping and transport.
• Performs on-call duties to support donor recovery activities.
• Coordinates surgical recovery, preservation, and packaging with transplant surgeons.
• Coordinates fly outs and fly backs for organ transport.
• Coordinates organ allocation and transportation for transplantation and research.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tennessee Donor Services is seeking a Surgical Recovery Coordinator (Surgical Technologist) in Knoxville to play a key role in the preservation, packaging, and distribution of donor organs. You will support transplant teams and coordinate complex recovery and transport operations in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes on-call responsibilities, collaboration with surgeons, and ensuring adherence to policies and standards while advancing our mission to save lives.