Organ Recovery Specialist – Transplant Center

The Ohio State University, Main Campus

. Coordinate the organ transplant process from organ offer through transplant .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating organ transplant processes, including communication with Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) and managing operating room logistics. Proficient in mobilizing transportation for procurement teams and performing donor organ perfusion.

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Organ Procurement CoordinationCommunication With OPOsOperating Room Logistics ManagementTransportation MobilizationDonor Organ Perfusion

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Hard Skills

Organ Offer ScreeningTransplant Process CoordinationDonor Operation ActivitiesContinuous On-Call AssistanceTravel Coordination

Soft Skills

Team CommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree In Biological Sciences

Industry Keywords

Organ Procurement And Transplantation Network (OPTN)Organ Procurement Organization (OPO)Deceased Donor OrgansTransplant Center

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate the organ transplant process from organ offer through transplant
Receive and screen all organ offers from the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) Contractor
Assist the team with primary organ offers
Provide continuous on-call assistance for organ procurement
Receive and record potential donor organ information and communicate with the host Organ Procurement Organization (OPO)
Contact attending physicians, fellows, pre-transplant coordinators, operating room control desk, surgeons, and other staff
Coordinate recipient operating room logistics
Support Organ Recovery Specialists 2–3 with mobilizing and securing transportation for procurement teams
Coordinate donor operation activities, including travel to and perfusion of deceased donor organs
Communicate with all team members to ensure a smooth recipient operation
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check
A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process
Ability to receive and screen organ offers from the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) Contractor
Ability to provide continuous on-call assistance for the transplant center for organ procurement
Ability to communicate with Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs), attending physicians, fellows, pre-transplant coordinators, operating room staff, surgeons, and other staff
Ability to coordinate recipient operating room logistics and donor operation activities
Ability to mobilize and secure transportation for procurement teams
Ability to travel to and perform perfusion of deceased donor organs being recovered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Regular position
40 scheduled hours
Equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability