Organ Recovery Specialist - Surgical Tech

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 is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Recovery Services the Organ Recovery Specialist is responsible for coordinating, assisting, and performing many of the key aspects related to the surgical recovery process of organ donation.

Total Rewards Package

Compensation

The target salary is based on internal averages. Versiti sets salary ranges aligned to local markets in which the job is performed. Compensation decisions take into account internal salary averages and differentiation based on education, experience, skills, and performance. Specific salary and benefits information is shared at the time of the phone screening based on your location and qualifications.

Benefits

Full-time regular employes are eligible for:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Short- and Long-term disability
• life insurance
• 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k)
• voluntary programs
• discount programs
• others

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates Core Values: Do Right Always, Find a Better Way, Make Results Happen and Strengthen the Team.
• Serves as the primary contact person for operating room during donor cases, gives notification to operating room (OR) staff of pending cases, is available to respond to questions/concerns from the OR staff
• Assists OR staff as needed with preparation for organ recovery
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with hospital and transplant center staff
• Secures placement of all consented non-transplantable organs for research; independently recovers organs for research/education
• Performs intra-operative organ preservation, and organ perfusion for kidneys
• Coordinates transportation of recovered organs and tissues to recipient transplant centers or research facilities
• Ensures all recovered organs and tissues are packaged with appropriate paperwork, blood, and tissue specimens per OPTN policy
• Assists OR staff with post-mortem care
• Completes all organ recovery and preservation related documentation accurately
• Maintains organ recovery and preservation equipment and supply inventory
• Maintains quality assurance and equipment maintenance records, actively participates in Lean and continuous improvement activities, Meets regulatory guidelines and requirements for data reporting of donor information
• Assists Hospital Relations Liaison with educating health care professionals and the public regarding organ donation; may develop, conduct, and participate in education programs for health care professionals and the public.
• Supports and demonstrates a customer service commitment to internal and external customers through adherence to Versiti customer service standards and processes
• Understands how applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures impact specific job responsibilities and functions and performs assigned job functions in accordance with them to include those set forth by the AOPO (Association of Organ Procurement Organizations), CMS, HRSA and the OPTN.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification
• Understands and performs in accordance with all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements
• Complies with all standard operating policies and procedures

Qualifications

Education

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related healthcare field required

Experience

• 1-3 years of operating room and/or patient care experience as a Surgical Technician, Surgical Assistant, Circulating Nurse or similar position required

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Familiarity with aseptic technique and sterile fields required
• Ability to handle surgical instruments and organs/tissues safely required
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with others in challenging and stressful situations as well as conflict resolution skills required
• Good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks at one time while maintaining attention to detail required
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a professional and courteous demeanor, Knowledge of basic medical terminology, medications, disease processes and human anatomy required
• Ability to use a personal computer, Microsoft Office and the internet for data entry and retrieval of information required
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and access to a vehicle required

Licenses and Certifications

• American Board for Transplant Certification (ABTC) certification as a Certified Transplant Preservationist (CTP) required within two years of hire preferred

Tools and Technology

• Personal Computer (desk top, lap top, tablet). required
• General office equipment (computer, printer, fax, copy machine). required
• Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). required
• LifePort Kidney Perfusion Pumps required
• General operating room equipment required