Organ Recovery Specialist - Surgical Tech for Transplant Care

Versiti, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

PTO and holidays

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Versiti, home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, seeks an Organ Recovery Specialist to coordinate surgical recovery processes for organ donation. You will work under the Supervisor, Recovery Services, ensuring patient safety and compliant operations.

You will collaborate with OR staff, transplant centers, and research facilities; perform intra-operative organ preservation and perfusion responsibilities; manage logistics, documentation, and regulatory compliance while upholding

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related healthcare field.
• 1–3 years OR/patient care experience in Surgical Tech or similar.
• Familiarity with aseptic technique and sterile fields.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate under stress.
• Strong organizational skills with multitasking ability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data entry.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Serves as primary OR contact during donor cases; notifies OR staff of pending cases.
• Assists OR staff with preparation for organ recovery.
• Coordinates transportation of recovered organs and tissues to transplant centers or research facilities.
• Ensures recovered organs and tissues are properly packaged with paperwork and specimens.
• Maintains recovery equipment and inventory; supports Lean/quality programs.
• Educates healthcare professionals and the public about organ donation.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Communication under stress

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Data entry

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in healthcare

Tools

Microsoft Office

LifePort Kidney Perfusion Pumps

General office equipment

Job description

Versiti, home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, seeks an Organ Recovery Specialist to coordinate surgical recovery processes for organ donation. You will work under the Supervisor, Recovery Services, ensuring patient safety and compliant operations.

You will collaborate with OR staff, transplant centers, and research facilities; perform intra-operative organ preservation and perfusion responsibilities; manage logistics, documentation, and regulatory compliance while upholding