Director of Surgical Recovery and Organ Preservation

About the role

LifeShare Network is seeking a Director of Surgical Recovery and Organ Preservation to lead a growing team dedicated to advancing organ recovery, preservation, and machine perfusion practices across Oklahoma.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Surgical Recovery Coordinators, Organ Perfusion Specialists, and assigned team members
• Oversee surgical recovery operations from OR planning through preservation, packaging, transport readiness, and post-case follow-up
• Drive organ preservation and machine perfusion strategies to maximize organ utilization and transplant outcomes
• Ensure adequate staffing, scheduling, training, and competency assessment programs
• Serve as a clinical and operational resource during active donor cases
• Collaborate with hospitals, transplant centers, surgeons, and internal teams to support efficient recovery workflows
• Monitor compliance with OPTN, CMS, and organizational requirements
• Analyze operational data and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement
• Support budget planning, equipment management, and preservation technology initiatives
• Lead process improvement efforts that enhance quality, efficiency, and outcomes across the recovery process

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Health Science, or a related healthcare field; minimum of five years of experience in organ procurement, transplantation, surgical recovery, organ preservation, perfusion, or a related clinical specialty
• Strong knowledge of organ recovery, preservation, perfusion, operating room workflows, and transplant center coordination
• Demonstrated leadership, team development, and performance management experience
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and time-sensitive operational demands

Preferred

• Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field
• Leadership experience within an OPO, transplant program, surgical services department, or perfusion program
• CPTC, CTP, CST, CFA, or related professional certification
• Experience with machine perfusion technologies and advanced organ preservation practices
• Experience using data and performance metrics to drive operational improvements

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• 10% employer-funded retirement contribution
• Leadership development and professional growth opportunities
• The opportunity to lead emerging preservation and perfusion technologies
• A collaborative, mission-focused culture
• Meaningful work that directly impacts transplant recipients and donor families

Why LifeShare Network?

• Innovation: Help shape the future of organ preservation and machine perfusion
• Leadership: Lead a highly specialized team while influencing strategy, operational excellence, and growth
• Impact: Every decision you make helps maximize the gift of donation and creates additional opportunities for life-saving transplantation