Surgical Donation Specialist I: OR Support & Preservation

We Are Sharing Hope SC

North Charleston (SC)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

We Are Sharing Hope SC is seeking a Clinical Donation Specialist I to provide hands-on support in the organ recovery and transplantation process. The CDS I will assist with sterile field preparation, organ preservation, and surgical assistance alongside a multidisciplinary team.

The role offers exposure to perfusion systems, laboratory operations, and logistics, with opportunities to advance surgical and preservation expertise while contributing to saving lives in a mission-driven setting.

Qualifications

Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and clinical experience.
Entry-level clinical experience in a procedural, surgical, sterile processing, or critical care setting.
Knowledge of sterile technique and aseptic practices.
Ability to work in fast-paced, high-acuity clinical environments.
Ability to travel and respond to emergent case activity.

Responsibilities

Respond promptly and professionally to organ recovery cases.
Prepare and assemble recovery equipment, supplies, preservation solutions, and perfusion systems.
Assist hospital OR staff with donor preparation and sterile field setup.
Scrub in to assist surgeons during organ procurement, preservation, and packaging.
Assist with organ flush procedures, including perfusion cannula setup and preservation solution preparation.
Monitor preservation flow and communicate findings to the recovery surgeon and team.
Assist with back-table flush procedures and organ packaging in accordance with UNOS and organizational protocols.
Recover and properly package vessels, specimens, and tissues for transplant or research purposes.
Perform post-procedure donor care and assist with transport as needed.