Surgical Coordinator: Life-Saving Organ Recovery

LifeLink Foundation; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeLink Foundation is seeking a Surgical Coordinator I to join a mission-driven team focused on organ and tissue donation. You will coordinate surgical aspects of procurement, preservation, and packaging, ensuring compliance with LifeLink policies and regulations.

The role includes on-call support for donor cases, collaboration with OR staff, and ongoing professional education. Ideal candidates hold CTP/CST/CTBS/EMT credentials or are pursuing them, demonstrate strong technical, organizational,

Qualifications

• Certified transplant preservationist or surgical tech credential preferred.
• Must have advanced technical, organizational, and communication abilities.
• Ability to work in high-stress, on-call environments.
• Travel as required for donor cases.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate organ recovery, preservation, and packaging per policy and regulations.
• Provide on-call support for donor procurement and organ preservation.
• Assist OR staff and lead surgeon during recovery procedures.
• Ensure chain of custody and proper labeling of specimens.
• Maintain documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Support hospital development initiatives and staff education.

Skills

Technical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

CTP certification

CST certification

CTBS certification

EMT certification

Tools

Machine perfusion equipment

Sterile technique tools

Job description

LifeLink Foundation is seeking a Surgical Coordinator I to join a mission-driven team focused on organ and tissue donation. You will coordinate surgical aspects of procurement, preservation, and packaging, ensuring compliance with LifeLink policies and regulations.

The role includes on-call support for donor cases, collaboration with OR staff, and ongoing professional education. Ideal candidates hold CTP/CST/CTBS/EMT credentials or are pursuing them, demonstrate strong technical, organizational,