About the role
Organ Recovery Specialist
Strata Critical Recovery is looking for a dependable, motivated Organ Recovery Specialist to support organ donation and transplant cases in Philadelphia, PA. In this role, you'll provide organ preservation services to deliver safe, transplantable organs, while meeting AOPO and UNOS standards. You'll also work as an NRP, preservation and machine perfusion technician. When applicable, you'll also act as a surgical technician for donor cases and on flyouts across the country for our transplant partners.
This role is ideal for people with a surgical, OPO or clinical background who want meaningful, mission-driven work in a fast-paced setting.
Location: In person in Philadelphia, PA, supporting regional transplant hospitals
Compensation: $80,000 base salary, annually, depending on experience
Schedule: Rotating shifts with 24/7 coverage, including nights, weekends and holidays. Must be able to work shifts longer than 24 hours.
Travel: Regional driving to hospitals plus nationwide flyouts, including on small aircraft
Key Responsibilities
- Provide on-site organ recovery and preservation support to a variety of recovery surgical teams
- Preserve, package and label organs for transplant delivery
- Set up, run and clean NRP, OrganOx, Vitasmart and other machine perfusion devices according to transplant partner protocols
- Help perfusionists package supplies for NRP cases, arriving at the donor hospital at least 1 hour before OR time
- Pick up OrganOx devices and supplies from partner transplant centers on time for D2D and B2B cases
- Communicate case details clearly with transplant surgeons, perfusionists and coordinators
- Document all cases accurately in StrataLink, following the Strata Critical handbook
- Maintain equipment, supplies and a clean workspace
- When applicable: work as a surgical technician or first assist during organ recovery, including setting up the sterile field, assisting with NRP cannulation, and keeping aseptic technique
- Demonstrate clinical and service excellence in line with Strata Critical's Code of Conduct
Benefits
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Company-paid life insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
Qualifications
- High school diploma required
- BLS certification (American Heart Association) required
- OrganOx and Vitasmart certified device user
- Preferred backgrounds:
- Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program with at least 1 year of experience as a surgical technician
- 1–2 years of OPO experience as a SORC, or equivalent
- CST preferred. CTP (Certified Transplant Preservationist) recommended within 2 years of hire
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and sterile technique
- Able to make decisions on your own without direct supervision
- Valid driver's license and auto insurance
- Able to lift and move medical equipment and stand for up to 10 hours
This is a unique chance to join a high-performing team and make a direct impact on patients waiting for a life-saving transplant!