Organ Recovery Specialist - Surgical Tech

Versiti, Inc.•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Recovery Services, the Organ Recovery Specialist coordinates, assists with, and performs key aspects of the surgical recovery process for organ donation. The specialist serves as a primary contact for operating room staff during donor cases, assists with preparations and post-mortem care, and helps ensure recovered organs and tissues are preserved, documented, packaged, and transported appropriately. The position also supports organ placement for research and education, maintains recovery equipment and supplies, contributes to quality assurance and continuous improvement, and may help educate healthcare professionals and the public about organ donation. The role requires compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including those of AOPO, CMS, HRSA, and OPTN.

Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related healthcare field.
1–3 years of operating room and/or patient care experience as a Surgical Technician, Surgical Assistant, Circulating Nurse, or in a similar position.
Familiarity with aseptic technique and sterile fields.
Ability to handle surgical instruments and organs or tissues safely.
Ability to communicate and collaborate in challenging and stressful situations, including conflict resolution.
Good organizational skills, ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a professional, courteous demeanor.
Knowledge of basic medical terminology, medications, disease processes, and human anatomy.
Ability to use a personal computer, Microsoft Office, and the internet for data entry and information retrieval.
Valid Wisconsin driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
Personal computer and general office equipment skills, including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

American Board for Transplant Certification (ABTC) Certified Transplant Preservationist (CTP) certification is preferred; certification is required within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate Versiti’s core values: Do Right Always, Find a Better Way, Make Results Happen, and Strengthen the Team.
Serve as the primary operating room contact during donor cases, notify OR staff of pending cases, and respond to their questions and concerns.
Assist operating room staff with preparation for organ recovery as needed.
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with hospital and transplant center staff.
Secure placement of consented non-transplantable organs for research and independently recover organs for research or education.
Perform intra-operative organ preservation and kidney perfusion.
Coordinate transportation of recovered organs and tissues to recipient transplant centers or research facilities.
Ensure recovered organs and tissues are packaged with appropriate paperwork, blood, and tissue specimens in accordance with OPTN policy.
Assist operating room staff with post-mortem care.
Complete organ recovery and preservation documentation accurately.
Maintain organ recovery and preservation equipment and supply inventory.
Maintain quality assurance and equipment maintenance records, participate in Lean and continuous improvement activities, and meet regulatory requirements for donor-information reporting.
Assist the Hospital Relations Liaison with education about organ donation for healthcare professionals and the public; develop, conduct, or participate in educational programs as needed.
Support customer service for internal and external customers by adhering to Versiti customer service standards and processes.
Perform assigned duties in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory and compliance requirements, including AOPO, CMS, HRSA, and OPTN requirements.
Comply with standard operating policies and procedures.
Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the job classification.