Surgical First Assistant

We want you to help our team save more lives! 

Named a Top Workplace for over 10+ years, Donor Alliance is driven by our core values, grounded in People First. Celebrating a commitment to the ideas, growth, and development of all team members in support of our mission to advance donation and transplantation efforts. With a team of bright minds united in saving and healing lives, we look forward to learning more about your unique skills and talents.   

Surgical First Assistant 

The Surgical First Assistant works alongside surgeons to recover organs for transplant and research. This role will become a subject matter expert in the various pulsatile profusion equipment that Donor Alliance utilizes. 

• This role reports to the Director of Organ Procurement and works 20 24-hour on-call shifts per month. 

• Assist surgeons in organ recovery for transplant. This role will also recover organs for research purposes. Become an expert in the organ recovery process and utilized equipment. This position will assist with closing procedures post-recovery. 

• Help with operating room and procurement personnel education around the organ recovery process. 

• Utilize a variety of profusion equipment. Example: placing kidneys on pumps.  

• Learning opportunities– the world of organ donation and transplantation is ever-changing, with new innovative technologies coming out regularly. Become an expert in a variety of techniques and equipment not utilized by a typical first assist. 

 

Here at Donor Alliance, we’re committed to cultivating a workforce as dynamic and diverse as the community we serve. We understand that talent comes in many forms, and we look to hire individuals who bring a willingness to learn and a commitment to excellence. If this describes you, we encourage you to apply regardless of your qualifications.  

Qualifications & Skills 

• Previous first assist experience is required. Working knowledge of operating room and personnel is needed to be successful in this role. 

• Education– this role will help educate external and internal partners around the organ recovery process and surgical techniques 

• Knot tying and closing experience is necessary. An interesting note about organ recovery is that the surgeries are streamlined and there isn’t a lot of variety in procedures, but we must be excellent and concise every time to honor the gift of the donor and ensure patient safety for the recipient. 

• Resiliency– This role will require long hours on your feet. The ability to prioritize self-care in your off time is paramount in this role.  

• While the position requires 24-hour shifts, you will not work all 24 hours. Organ recovery is unpredictable and happens at any time of day. 

Compensation & Benefits 

Donor Alliance has designed a robust benefits package. To learn more about these offerings, please visit https://www.donoralliance.org/who-we-are/careers/   

• $89,530 – $111,912 annually
  

• Exempt- not eligible for overtime

• Variable Pay Bonus Plan, per plan document 

• Health insurance 

• Dental insurance 

• Vision insurance 

• 401k Retirement plan 

• Paid Time Off 

• Student Loan Repayment 

• Variety of voluntary benefits 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

www.donoralliance.org 

Donor Alliance is the federally-designated, Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) and American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) accredited, non-profit organ procurement organization serving Colorado and most of Wyoming. As a recognized leader in facilitating the donation and recovery of transplantable organs and tissues, Donor Alliance’s mission is to save lives through organ and tissue donation and transplantation. To achieve this mission, Donor Alliance employs effective family approach and recovery programs in more than 100 hospitals. Donor Alliance also inspires the public to register as organ and tissue donors through community partnerships, public outreach and education campaigns throughout its donation service area.