Night Shift Organ Recovery Specialist (ORS)

About the Opportunity

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.

We recognize that candidates with both skill sets are rare. That’s why this role is intentionally designed for experienced clinicians who are ready to expand their scope:

• 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.

What You’ll Do

Donor Management & Clinical Coordination (ORC Scope)

• 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)

Surgical Recovery & OR-Based Responsibilities (SRS Scope)

• 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

Advanced ORS-Level Impact

• 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

Who This Role Is Perfect For

You may be a fit if you are:

• An Organ Recovery Coordinator ready to gain surgical/OR experience
• A Surgical Recovery Specialist, Scrub Tech, or OR professional interested in moving upstream into donor management
• An ICU/critical care clinician with transplant or donation exposure seeking a highly specialized role
• Looking to work 12hr shifts, 3x a week

Qualifications

• 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

What Sets You Apart

• 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