Organ & Tissue Preservation Specialist

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC seeks an Organ Recovery Specialist to support its LifeShare program. You will coordinate recovery, preservation, and transport of donated organs while performing aseptic tissue recovery and organ preservation using approved machines.

Responsibilities include donor evaluations, logistics for recovery teams, communication with Medical Examiners and Funeral Directors, and ensuring all recovered organs comply with policy and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of abdominal and thoracic anatomy required.
• Six months of employment in related clinical settings preferred.
• Valid Driver's License and ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recovery, preservation and transportation of donated organs.
• Perform aseptic recovery of tissue and organs per policies.
• Perform organ preservation using machines and cannulation.
• Conduct donor evaluations and coordinate logistics with teams.
• Ensure all recovered organs and tissues meet policy and regulatory requirements.
• Decontaminate and sterilize LifeShare instruments used in recovery.
• Maintain Organ, Tissue, and Eye Labs and keep supplies stocked to par levels.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor of Science in Health Science

Certified Transplant Preservationist (CTP)

Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS)

Certified Surgical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Registered Nurse (RN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC seeks an Organ Recovery Specialist to support its LifeShare program. You will coordinate recovery, preservation, and transport of donated organs while performing aseptic tissue recovery and organ preservation using approved machines.

Responsibilities include donor evaluations, logistics for recovery teams, communication with Medical Examiners and Funeral Directors, and ensuring all recovered organs comply with policy and regulatory requirements.