Organ Recovery & Preservation Specialist

Midwest Transplant Network; EE. UU.; Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Midwest Transplant Network in the United States is seeking an Organ Recovery Coordinator to lead procurement and surgical removal of donor organs, ensuring preservation and compliance with AOPO, AATB, UNOS and FDA guidelines.

You will support the OR team, manage organ back tables and sterile packaging, oversee machine preservation, and assist with first‑assist tasks as needed. Strong communication and on‑call availability are required.

Formación

• Undergraduate degree in Biological Science, Nursing, PA, Allied Health or equivalent; minimum three years’ organ/tissue procurement experience.
• On-call schedule of approximately twelve to fifteen 24-hour call days per month (50% call).
• Ability to work minimum of 40 hours per week and participate in 24-hour call; available on non-call days during business hours.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation; travel within MTN DSA; IRS guidelines apply for reimbursements.
• Strong organization, independent and collaborative work; problem-solving and stress management.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds and transfer short distances; good motor dexterity.
• Ability to communicate clearly with donor families, hospital staff, and procurement personnel.
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens; OSHA Category I.

Responsabilidades

• Procurement activities related to surgical removal and preservation of donor organs.
• Support scrub tech with instrumentation and equipment; manage organ back tables and sterile packaging.
• Perform machine preservation activities and serve as a resource for the team.
• Provide 1st-assist when needed during procedures.
• Procure heart for valves and organs for research; procure lymph nodes, vessels and spleen.
• Assist Organ Recovery Coordinator with non-scrub tasks like flushing, labeling and packaging of organs.
• Lead the recovery team in challenging situations while maximizing donation gifts.
• Ensure all donation activities comply with federal/state laws and AOPO/AATB/UNOS/FDA guidelines.

Conocimientos

Operating room etiquette

Sterile technique

Organ procurement

First assist

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Leadership

Travel ability

Team collaboration

Educación

Undergraduate degree in Biological Science

Nursing/PA/Allied Health background

Certified scrub technician (optional)

Descripción del empleo

Midwest Transplant Network in the United States is seeking an Organ Recovery Coordinator to lead procurement and surgical removal of donor organs, ensuring preservation and compliance with AOPO, AATB, UNOS and FDA guidelines.

You will support the OR team, manage organ back tables and sterile packaging, oversee machine preservation, and assist with first‑assist tasks as needed. Strong communication and on‑call availability are required.