Organ Recovery Specialist — Surgical Perfusion & Recovery

Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

PTO and Holidays

Disability insurance (short & long‑ton

Life insurance

401(k) with 7% match

Voluntary programs

Job summary

Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin is seeking an Organ Recovery Specialist to coordinate and perform key aspects of the surgical recovery process for organ donation. Under the direction of the Supervisor of Recovery Services, you will support OR teams and ensure donor care complies with regulatory guidelines.

This full-time role requires 1–3 years of OR or patient care experience, an associated healthcare degree, and ABTC certification within two years of hire.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related healthcare field required.
• 1–3 years operating room and/or patient care experience as Surgical Technician/Assistant or similar required.
• ABTC certification as a Certified Transplant Preservationist (CTP) preferred within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Serves as primary contact for operating room during donor cases and notifies OR staff of pending cases.
• Assists OR staff with preparation for organ recovery.
• Coordinates transportation of recovered organs and tissues to recipient centers or research facilities.
• Maintains positive working relationships with hospital and transplant center staff.
• Performs organ preservation and perfusion for kidneys as needed.
• Maintains documentation for organ recovery and preservation and ensures regulatory compliance.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Surgical instruments

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Medical terminology

MS Office

Driver's license

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in related healthcare field

Tools

LifePort Kidney Perfusion Pumps

Microsoft Office

Office equipment

General operating room equipment

Job description

Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin is seeking an Organ Recovery Specialist to coordinate and perform key aspects of the surgical recovery process for organ donation. Under the direction of the Supervisor of Recovery Services, you will support OR teams and ensure donor care complies with regulatory guidelines.

This full-time role requires 1–3 years of OR or patient care experience, an associated healthcare degree, and ABTC certification within two years of hire.