Director of Surgical Recovery and Organ Preservation

Lead the Future of Organ Recovery and Preservation

Are you an experienced healthcare leader with a passion for innovation, surgical excellence, and life-saving transplantation? 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.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of organ utilization while leading a team that directly impacts transplant outcomes and saves lives every day.

Who is LifeShare Network?

LifeShare Network exists to save lives and inspire hope – and is the vital link between organ donors and transplant recipients. Through innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence, we help maximize every donation opportunity and provide hope to thousands of patients awaiting transplantation.

At LifeShare Network, you’ll become part of a mission-driven team devoted to honoring every gift, supporting every family, and advancing the field of organ donation and transplantation.

Your Impact

As the Director of Surgical Recovery and Organ Preservation, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for LifeShare Network's Surgical Recovery Coordinators, Organ Perfusion Specialists, and related recovery support teams.

You'll oversee every aspect of surgical recovery, organ preservation, machine perfusion, recovery logistics, and operating room coordination to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality recovery practices that maximize organ utilization and transplant opportunities.

In this role, you will:

• 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