Director of Surgical Recovery and Organ Preservation
About The Position
LifeShare is seeking a Director of Surgical Recovery and Organ Preservation to lead a growing team dedicated to advancing organ recovery, preservation, and machine perfusion practices across Oklahoma. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of organ utilization while leading a team that directly impacts transplant outcomes and saves lives every day. LifeShare is Oklahoma's federally designated Organ Procurement Organization (OPO), serving as the vital link between organ donors and transplant recipients. Through innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence, we help maximize every donation opportunity and provide hope to thousands of patients awaiting transplantation. At LifeShare, you'll join a mission-driven organization committed to saving lives, supporting families, and advancing the field of organ donation and transplantation. As the Director of Surgical Recovery and Organ Preservation, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for LifeShare's Surgical Recovery Coordinators, Organ Perfusion Specialists, and related recovery support teams. You'll oversee every aspect of surgical recovery, organ preservation, machine perfusion, recovery logistics, and operating room coordination to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality recovery practices that maximize organ utilization and transplant opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Health Science, or a related healthcare field
- Minimum of five years of experience in organ procurement, transplantation, surgical recovery, organ preservation, perfusion, or a related clinical specialty
- Strong knowledge of organ recovery, preservation, perfusion, operating room workflows, and transplant center coordination
- Demonstrated leadership, team development, and performance management experience
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and time-sensitive operational demands
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field
- Leadership experience within an OPO, transplant program, surgical services department, or perfusion program
- CPTC, CTP, CST, CFA, or related professional certification
- Experience with machine perfusion technologies and advanced organ preservation practices
- Experience using data and performance metrics to drive operational improvements
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop Surgical Recovery Coordinators, Organ Perfusion Specialists, and assigned team members
- Oversee surgical recovery operations from OR planning through preservation, packaging, transport readiness, and post-case follow-up
- Drive organ preservation and machine perfusion strategies to maximize organ utilization and transplant outcomes
- Ensure adequate staffing, scheduling, training, and competency assessment programs
- Serve as a clinical and operational resource during active donor cases
- Collaborate with hospitals, transplant centers, surgeons, and internal teams to support efficient recovery workflows
- Monitor compliance with OPTN, CMS, and organizational requirements
- Analyze operational data and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement
- Support budget planning, equipment management, and preservation technology initiatives
- Lead process improvement efforts that enhance quality, efficiency, and outcomes across the recovery process
Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- 10% employer-funded retirement contribution
- Leadership development and professional growth opportunities
- The opportunity to lead emerging preservation and perfusion technologies
- A collaborative, mission-focused culture
- Meaningful work that directly impacts transplant recipients and donor families
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
