Organ Recovery Specialist I

Gift of Life Michigan•Ann Arbor, MI

3d•$65,000 - $70,000•Remote

About The Position

The Organ Recovery Specialist (ORS) is present during organ procurement to preserve, package, and label organs and other specimens. The ORS also recovers organs for research, tissues, and specimens in accordance with Gift of Life policies and the Organ Procurement Transplant Network (OPTN). The role supports organ recovery for transplant, research programs, clinical trials, and education, and provides preservation services for U.S. transplant centers, including kidney paired donation and import organs. The position is remote in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with road travel and a swing shift.

Requirements

Certified Surgical Technologist, an associate degree in a related field, or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
One year of experience as an organ preservationist or Certified Surgical Technologist.
Written and verbal fluency in English.
Ability to exercise initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook and Teams, and other technology systems used in business operations.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
Attention to detail.
Proficient oral and written communication skills.
Understanding of medical terminology.
Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, asepsis, and instrumentation.
Ability to set up surgical trays for various procedures.
Ability to pass surgical instruments successfully.
Ability to demonstrate Professional, Determined, and Compassionate competencies; maintain a motivated and positive attitude; support an inclusive work environment; collaborate as an interdisciplinary team member; actively seek improvements; maintain a safe working environment and use Universal Precautions; and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive, protected, and confidential information.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a healthcare organization, transplant center, or organ/tissue procurement organization.

Responsibilities

Perform abdominal, thoracic, and vascular composite allograft (VCA) preservation during Gift of Life donor cases to assist and facilitate organ recovery for transplant, research programs, clinical trials, and education.
Perform abdominal and thoracic preservation services for United States transplant centers, including kidney paired donation and import organs.
Perform and oversee the packaging and labeling of organs, tissues, and VCA according to OPTN and Gift of Life policies.
Recover organs, VCA, and tissues for research programs, clinical trials, and education.
Apply aseptic technique and surgical instrumentation skills, set up organ tables, and pass instruments.
Communicate with Gift of Life team members and transplant center staff to facilitate organ and tissue donation.
Record and upload organ recovery documentation in United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS) and Gift of Life’s electronic donor record in accordance with OPTN and organizational policies.
Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot organ preservation devices for organ optimization.
Transport organs and organ recovery supplies as directed.
Participate in performance improvement initiatives as directed.
Perform other duties as assigned.