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Surgical Recovery Coordinator


Job Location:

Madison, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 27 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 24 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Pay:
Additional components of compensation may include:
oEvening and night shift differential
oWeekend differential
oOn-call pay
Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

Giving the gift of life join our tight-knit team of healthcare professionals who are passionate about organ transplantation.

We are seeking a Surgical Recovery Coordinator (Organ Transplant Coordinator):
The UW Organ and Tissue Donation service is recognized as one of the most successful organ procurement programs in the nation.
Coordinate the surgical recovery portion of the donation process.
Set-up area where organs are flushed measured and packaged for transport.
Deliver sensitive and compassionate care to patients who are at the end of life and support their families who are grieving. Act as a resource and support person to donor hospital staff before during and after the organ recovery.

There a variety of backgrounds that would succeed in this role. Examples: Experience working as a surgical technologist paramedic EMT coroner or in a funeral home.

Be part of something remarkable

At UW Health you will have:
An excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance paid time off retirement plans two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work.
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional financial and physical well-being.
Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends former colleagues or others to apply for open posted positions.

Qualifications
  • Post-secondary education in healthcare field. Relevant certification or experience may be considered in lieu of coursework or degree in addition to the experience listed below Required
  • Surgical technician or surgical first assistant Preferred
Work Experience
  • 1 year of experience in a surgical and/or pre-hospital environment including but not limited to functioning as a surgical recovery coordinator tissue/eye bank specialist surgical technician first assistant first responder experience circulating nurse. Completion of an accredited surgical technician or medical assistant program or a closely related program may be considered in lieu of work experience. Required
  • 1 year of experience as a surgical / organ recovery coordinator surgical technician or first assistant Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
  • Registered Nurse Certified Surgical Technologist or EMT CTP CFA Preferred
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.


UW Health Science Drive Medical Center - on Madisons west side is an 84000-square foot facility housing physician and rehabilitation professionals in Cardiology Integrative Medicine Orthopedics Radiology Spine and Sports Medicine. Our Fitness Center provides a resource for both working with patients while under our care and providing education after discharge. This environment creates many opportunities for face-to-face collaboration in the care of our patients.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility thats ranked Wisconsins #1 hospital and considered one of the nations leading hospitals teaching institutions and referral centers.





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