Organ Recovery Specialist I

Gift of Life Michigan; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gift of Life Michigan is seeking an Organ Recovery Specialist I to support organ procurement by preserving, packaging and labeling organs and specimens during donor cases for transplant, research and education.

The role requires a Certified Surgical Technologist or an associate degree in a related field, plus at least one year of organ preservation experience; familiarity with UNOS/OPTN processes is a plus.

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist or related degree with equivalent education and experience.
• At least 1 year as an organ preservationist or as a Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Experience in healthcare, transplant center, or organ/tissue procurement organization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform abdominal, thoracic, and vascular preservation during donor cases to support organ recovery for transplant, research programs, clinical trials, and education.
• Perform abdominal and thoracic preservation services for transplant centers including kidney paired donation and import organs.
• Prepare and label organs, tissues and VCA according to OPTN and Gift of Life policies.
• Recover organs, VCA, and tissues for research programs, clinical trials, and education.
• Demonstrate aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation, organ table setup, and instrument passing.
• Communicate with Gift of Life team members and transplant center staff to facilitate organ donation.
• Record and upload donor documentation in UNOS and Gift of Life systems per policies.
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot organ preservation devices.
• Transport organs and recovery supplies as directed.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

English fluency

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Aseptic technique

Education

Associate degree in related field

Certified Surgical Technologist

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

# Organ Recovery Specialist IHot JobMichigan - MI## OverviewSalary Range$65,000.00 - $70,000.00 SalaryPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftSwingEducation Level2 Year DegreeTravel PercentageRoad WarriorCategoryHealth Care## Description## SummaryIn alignment with Gift of Life Michigan’s core purpose and core values, the Organ Recovery Specialist (ORS) is present during an organ procurement to perform the preservation, packaging and labeling of organs and other specimens. The ORS also recovers organs for research, tissues, and specimens in accordance with Gift of Life policies and the Organ Procurement Transplant Network (OPTN). ## Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe following job duties and responsibilities are stated in broad terms and not intended to be inclusive. Those in bold are essential duties of the position:* **Perform abdominal, thoracic, and vascular composite allograft (VCA) preservation during Gift of Life donor cases to assist and facilitate organ recovery for transplant, research programs, clinical trials, and education.*** **Perform abdominal and thoracic preservation services for United States transplant centers including kidney paired donation and import organs.*** **Perform and oversee the packaging and labeling of organs, tissues and VCA according to OPTN and Gift of Life policies.*** **Recover organs, VCA, and tissues for research programs, clinical trials, and education.*** **Display mastery of aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation, setting up organ tables, and passing of instruments.*** **Communicate articulately with Gift of Life team members and transplant center staff to facilitate organ and tissue donation.*** **Record and upload documentation of organ recovery in United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS) and Gift of Life electronic donor record per OPTN and organizational policies.*** **Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot organ preservation devices for organ optimization.*** Transport organs and organ recovery supplies as directed.* Participate in performance improvement initiatives as directed.* Perform other duties as assigned.## Qualifications## Education and/or Experience### Required* Certified Surgical Technologist or associate degree in related field or combination of equivalent education and experience.* One year as an organ preservationist or as a Certified Surgical Technologist.### Preferred* Prior experience in a healthcare organization, transplant center, or organ/tissue procurement organization.## Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)* Written and verbal fluency in English.* Ability to exercise initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving.* Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook and Teams and other technology systems used in business operations.* Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.* Demonstrate attention to detail.* Proficient oral and written communication skills.* Understanding of medical terminology.* Knowledge of surgical instrumentation with asepsis and instrumentation.* Ability to set up surgical trays for various procedures.* Ability to appropriately pass surgical instruments successfully.## Organizational Culture Expectations* Demonstrate the competencies of Professional, Determined and Compassionate.* Maintain a motivated and positive attitude.* Support an inclusive work environment.* Ability to successfully collaborate and work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.* Actively seek improvements.* Always maintain a safe working environment and use of Universal Precautions.* Maintain appropriate level of confidentiality in all areas dealing with sensitive, protected, and confidential information.