Organ Recovery Specialist - Surgical Tech

Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Recovery Services the Organ Recovery Specialist is responsible for coordinating, assisting, and performing many of the key aspects related to the surgical recovery process of organ donation.

• →Associate's Degree or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related healthcare field required

• 1-3 years of operating room and/or patient care experience as a Surgical Technician, Surgical Assistant, Circulating Nurse or similar position required

• Familiarity with aseptic technique and sterile fields required
• Ability to handle surgical instruments and organs/tissues safely required
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with others in challenging and stressful situations as well as conflict resolution skills required
• Good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks at one time while maintaining attention to detail required
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a professional and courteous demeanor, Knowledge of basic medical terminology, medications, disease processes and human anatomy required
• Ability to use a personal computer, Microsoft Office and the internet for data entry and retrieval of information required
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and access to a vehicle required

• American Board for Transplant Certification (ABTC) certification as a Certified Transplant Preservationist (CTP) required within two years of hire preferred

• Personal Computer (desk top, lap top, tablet). required
• General office equipment (computer, printer, fax, copy machine). required
• Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). required
• LifePort Kidney Perfusion Pumps required
• General operating room equipment required