Organ Preservationist

The role

The Organ Preservationist evaluates potential donors and coordinates clinical care. This role involves the recovery, preservation, and perfusion of organs and tissues for transplantation or research.

What you will do

• Perform aseptic organ preservation, including flushing abdominal organs and packaging/labeling organs, vessels, and tissue-typing materials.
• Assist hospital staff with operating room preparation for organ recovery procedures.
• Perform aseptic kidney pumping and pulsatile perfusion following kidney separation by a surgeon.
• Support aseptic surgical recovery of organs and tissues for research.
• Obtain biopsy specimens, prepare frozen slides, and submit materials for pathologist review.
• Maintain preservation supplies, solutions, laboratory readiness, and mechanical preservation equipment.
• Develop productive relationships with operating room staff and provide donation-related education.

Required qualifications

• Completion of a Surgical Technologist Program
• Two or more years of operating room experience with demonstrated knowledge of sterile technique
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while demonstrating sound judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making
• Excellent arm-hand steadiness, manual dexterity, and finger dexterity
• Strong computer and data-entry skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet-based systems
• Professionalism, discretion, and a high degree of confidentiality
• Certified Transplant Preservationist credential required within 24 months of hire
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and assist with donor transfers
• Ability to travel throughout the designated service area

Nice to have

• Certified Surgical Technologist credential
• Experience in organ or tissue recovery
• Organ perfusion and previous on-call experience

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Retirement savings benefits
• Employer-supported professional development and training opportunities
• Additional employee wellness and support resources

Before you apply

• No third-party applications please

About the company

strategichr is a mission-driven, inclusive team.