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 • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating the organ transplant process, including communication with Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) and managing logistics for donor operations. Proficient in screening organ offers and providing on-call assistance to ensure efficient organ procurement.

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Organ Procurement CoordinationCommunication With OPOsLogistics ManagementOn-Call AssistanceBachelor's Degree In Biological Sciences

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Hard Skills

Organ Offer ScreeningDonor Operation CoordinationTransportation LogisticsPerfusion Of Recovered OrgansOrgan Procurement Process

Soft Skills

Team CommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

Organ Procurement And Transplantation NetworkTransplant CenterOrgan Recovery SpecialistsDeceased Donor OrgansPre-Transplant Coordinator

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate the organ transplant process from organ offer through transplant
Receive and screen organ offers from the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) Contractor
Assist the team with primary organ offers
Provide continuous on-call assistance to the transplant center for organ procurement
Receive and record potential donor organ information and communicate with the host Organ Procurement Organization (OPO)
Contact attending physicians, fellows, and the on-call Pre-Transplant Coordinator
Coordinate recipient operating room logistics with the OR, Control desk, surgeons, fellows, and other staff
Support Organ Recovery Specialists 2–3 with mobilizing and securing transportation for the procurement team
Coordinate donor operation activities, including travel to and perfusion of deceased donor organs
Communicate with all team members to support 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 must successfully complete 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 organ procurement
Ability to communicate with Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs), attending physicians, fellows, pre-transplant coordinators, operating room staff, surgeons, and other transplant team members
Ability to coordinate organ procurement, donor operations, transportation, travel, and perfusion of recovered organs
Ability to work varying shifts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Regular position
40 scheduled hours
Remote work arrangement
Equal opportunity employment, including veterans and disability