Organ Recovery Specialist - Philadelphia, PA

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 will support the Strata Organ Recovery Team as it relates to procurement responsibilities including donor management. It 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!