ABOUT US: Did you know that every nine minutes another person is added to the waiting list for life saving organs? One organ and tissue donor can save up to eight lives, restore sight in two people and enhance the lives of more than seventy-five people! Since 1976, Mid-South Transplant Foundation (MSTF) has helped to facilitate the organ and tissue donation process between donor families and transplant recipients and promotes awareness through public and professional education. Learn more how you can be part of this life saving work.

The Organ Recovery Technician (known as ORT) is responsible for helping complete and maintain organ donor medical records, supply management, assisting in the operating room during organ recovery, preservation of kidneys, and allocation of kidneys for successful transplantation. In addition, this position is responsible for assisting with the initiation of organ donor cases.

Qualifications: Degree or certification in health-related field; Minimum of 2 years’ work experience preferred. Experience with sterile technique preferred. Possess strong organization and interpersonal skills. Must use critical thinking skills, analytical and be detail-oriented. Must have auto liability insurance. The ORT could use their personal vehicle or company vehicle to travel to donor hospitals (within a 3-hour radius of Memphis, TN). Mileage reimbursement available.

Work Hours: 24 hour shifts (10 to 15 days a month); which could include some weekends and holidays. Office hours are also required as workload dictates (office in Cordova, TN). Salary ranges from: $50,000-$60,000 based on education and experience.

At Mid-South Transplant Foundation, medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, Short & Long Term disability insurance is FREE for individual coverage. Great rates for family coverage. Generous PTO in the first calendar year, plus holiday pay. Substantial company contributions to retirement plan.