Organ Recovery Specialist - NIGHT SHIFT

Lifeline of Ohio • Columbus, OH

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lifeline of Ohio is seeking clinically strong, mission-driven professionals to join our team as a Night Shift Organ Recovery Specialist (ORS) - an advanced hybrid role that combines organ donor management and surgical recovery expertise. This role is intentionally designed for experienced clinicians who are ready to expand their scope, targeting Organ Recovery Coordinators (ORCs) who want to gain operating room and surgical recovery expertise, or Surgical Recovery Specialists / OR professionals looking to develop donor management and clinical coordination skills. As an ORS, you will be trained and supported to become a fully cross-functional clinical expert, playing a critical role across the entire organ donation and recovery process.

Requirements

• Clinical background required (RN, Paramedic, Surgical Tech, or related field)
• One of the following experience paths: Organ Recovery / Organ Procurement experience OR / surgical recovery / scrub tech experience
• Strong understanding of clinical care, sterile technique, or donor management principles
• Ability to obtain and maintain BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Strong communication, adaptability, and decision-making skills in high-pressure environments

Nice To Haves

• Desire to expand your clinical skillset across both ICU and OR environments
• Ability to stay calm and decisive in fast-paced, emotionally complex situations
• Passion for organ donation and making a life-saving impact
• Interest in long-term growth into advanced ORS or leadership pathways

Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential organ donors and determine medical suitability
• Partner with hospital teams to stabilize and manage donors prior to recovery
• Coordinate the full donation process, including authorization readiness and clinical documentation
• Manage donor testing, labs, and organ allocation coordination
• Ensure accurate, real-time documentation in donor systems (iTransplant, DonorNet)
• Coordinate and support organ recovery procedures in the operating room
• Serve in a scrub/technical surgical role during organ procurement
• Prepare and manage organ preservation (cold storage and/or mechanical perfusion)
• Package and transport organs in compliance with UNOS/OPTN standards
• Collaborate directly with transplant surgeons and OR teams
• Optimize organ utilization through strong clinical judgment and coordination
• Serve as a resource to clinical teams and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Contribute to staff development and hospital education efforts

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Affordable and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (including PPO, HDHP, and HSA)
• Generous Paid Time Off available from Day One
• Paid Maternity, Paternity, and Family Leave
• Company provided term life, AD&D, and long term disability insurance
• Company paid-for Certifications and renewals
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Performance Bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed