Surgical Recovery Coordinator
- Hiring from
- United States
- Work type
- Hybrid
- Posted
- Oct 3, 2026
Pay:
• Additional components of compensation may include:
o Evening and night shift differential
o Weekend differential
o On-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.
- 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
- 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
- Registered Nurse, Certified Surgical Technologist or EMT, CTP, CFA Preferred
UW Health Science Drive Medical Center - on Madison’s west side, is an 84,000-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 that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.