Organ Recovery Specialist: Save Lives On Call

Iowa Donor Network; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Insurance (Health/Vision/Dental/Pet)

401K Match

Student Loan Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Work Options

Job summary

Iowa Donor Network seeks an Organ Recovery Coordinator to oversee the surgical and preservation aspects of the donation process, ensuring organ viability from recovery to research. The role involves assisting surgeons, managing perfusion, and documenting progress across the donation lifecycle.

The position requires an undergraduate health sciences degree with clinical experience, knowledge of OR etiquette, and preferably certification in organ preservation.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in health sciences or equivalent field and at least 1 year of clinical work experience.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy required.
• Aseptic/sterile technique execution and OR etiquette preferred.
• Certified Transplant Preservationist and/or prior donation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate within a sterile environment to assist surgical team in recovery and packaging of organs.
• Facilitate recovery of research organs and tissue grafts in the recovery room according to policies and procedures.
• Document information in iTransplant and OPTN organ tracking system throughout donation process.
• Coordinate perfusion and preservation of organs; communicate with transplant surgeons.
• Coordinate allocation of research organs; make offers to research partners and document acceptance.
• Assist donor hospitals nationwide with transportation, coordination of recovery, and labeling of organs.
• Serve as organizational expert in organ recovery and preservation and maintain core area at the office.
• Attend trainings and team meetings beyond call shifts.

Skills

Medical terminology

Clinical work experience

Aseptic technique

Transplant preservation

Education

Undergraduate degree in health sciences or equivalent

Job description

Iowa Donor Network seeks an Organ Recovery Coordinator to oversee the surgical and preservation aspects of the donation process, ensuring organ viability from recovery to research. The role involves assisting surgeons, managing perfusion, and documenting progress across the donation lifecycle.

The position requires an undergraduate health sciences degree with clinical experience, knowledge of OR etiquette, and preferably certification in organ preservation.