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Altoona, IA · On-site

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... assist surgical team in recovery and packaging of organs. * ​Handle instruments, supplies, and ... transportation, providing coordination of recovery process, and packaging and labeling of organ ...

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How much do assistant organ transport jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant organ transport in the United States is $25.77, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $31.25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant Organ Transport vs Organ Transport Coordinator?

AspectAssistant Organ TransportOrgan Transport Coordinator
CredentialsCPR certification, driver’s license, basic medical knowledgeCPR certification, logistics or healthcare background, sometimes additional certifications
Work EnvironmentHospitals, transportation vehicles, courier servicesHospitals, organ procurement organizations, logistics offices
Employer & IndustryHealthcare, organ transplant servicesOrgan procurement organizations, transplant centers
Search & Comparison IntentAssisting with organ transport tasks, entry-level rolesManaging transport logistics, coordinating organ shipments

Assistant Organ Transport typically involves supporting the transportation process, focusing on driving and basic handling. In contrast, Organ Transport Coordinators oversee the entire logistics process, ensuring timely and safe organ delivery. Both roles require certifications like CPR and knowledge of healthcare environments, but coordinators often have additional logistics experience. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and job expectations in organ transportation services.

What are some typical challenges faced by Assistant Organ Transport professionals and how can they be addressed?

Assistant Organ Transport professionals often face challenges such as working under tight time constraints, maintaining strict protocols for organ safety, and coordinating with multiple healthcare teams. Managing stress and attention to detail is critical, as the safe and timely delivery of organs directly impacts patient outcomes. Building strong communication skills and becoming familiar with hospital and transport procedures can help mitigate these challenges and ensure efficient teamwork.

What are Assistant Organ Transport professionals?

Assistant Organ Transport professionals are individuals who help facilitate the safe and timely transport of organs for transplantation. They work closely with medical teams, organ procurement organizations, and transportation services to ensure organs are handled according to strict medical standards. Their responsibilities may include packaging organs, maintaining proper documentation, and sometimes accompanying organs during transit. This role is crucial for the success of organ transplants, as timing and preservation are critical factors.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Assistant Organ Transport, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Organ Transport, you need a solid understanding of medical protocols, logistics coordination, and often a valid driver’s license or certification in the transport of medical materials. Familiarity with GPS navigation systems, organ preservation equipment, and compliance with health and safety regulations is essential. Attention to detail, reliability, and strong communication skills are crucial for ensuring seamless coordination between medical teams. These abilities are vital for the safe, timely, and secure delivery of organs, directly impacting patient outcomes.
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Infographic showing various Assistant Organ Transport job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,601 per year, or $25.8 per hour.
Organ Placement Coordinator - Abdominal Transplant Services

Organ Placement Coordinator - Abdominal Transplant Services

INTEGRIS Health

Oklahoma City, OK • On-site

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Integris Health rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 174 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

605th of 890 rated healthcare providers

Job description


Join our team as a variable shift, full-time, hybrid, Organ Placement Coordinator, INTEGRIS HEALTH Abdominal Transplant Department, in Oklahoma City, OK.
Get to Know Your Team:
  • INTEGRIS Health, Oklahoma's largest not-for-profit health system, is seeking a dedicated caregiver to join us in our mission to partner with people to live healthier lives.
  • Benefits of being an INTEGRIS Health caregiver include front-loaded PTO, medical benefits through the extensive INTEGRIS Health network, financial assistance for continued education, 24/7 mental health support and more.
  • Take the first step toward growing your career by joining us.

Responsibilities
The Organ Placement Coordinator is a clinical caregiver that functions as a specialized member of the transplant team and provides 24-hour call coverage for the abdominal solid organ transplant programs for organ offer management/ donor call service, along with patient, physician, and hospital calls. This clinical caregiver will work in conjunction with OPOs (Organ Procurement Organizations), on call transplant surgeons and physicians, along with hospital staff to arrange for the successful transplantation of organs. T
The Organ Placement Coordinator responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Manages all aspects of deceased donor transplants, from notification of organ offer to offer acceptance through transplantation.
  • Assesses the suitability and prepares the potential transplant/organ recipient and live donor for solid organ transplantation.
  • Applies recipient and cadaver/live donor selection criteria at time of transplant and coordinates preoperative care for cadaver/live donor and recipient.
  • Communicate timely and accurately with transplant surgeons and physicians related to organ offers and with the OPO.
  • Notify, schedule, and update all transplants, HLA lab, OPO, and hospital team members through all phases of transplant, donor recovery, pre- transplant admission, OR and anesthesia scheduling and post-transplant.
  • Arranges all transportation for organ recovery and/ or organ transport as required.
  • Contacts transplant recipients(s) for triage/ assessment of current status with appropriate documentation and report back to the transplant physicians for determination of candidacy.
  • Complete all required UNET documentation at time of organ offer, for acceptance and denial of organs and at time of pre- and post-transplant.
  • Complete all required notification and documentation required by transplant program and OPTN.
  • The Organ Placement Coordinator reports to the Abdominal Transplant Nurse Manager.
  • Receive patient phone calls and triage based on program criteria.
  • Receive outside physician/hospital calls related to transplant program patients and manage appropriate care per program criteria.
  • Assumes shifts as assigned by manager.

Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Job Requirements: License and Certifications:
  • AAH-RMA (American Allied Health-Registered Medical Assistant) OR AAMA-CMA (American Association of Medical Assistants-Certified Medical Assistant) OR AAMP-RMA (American Association of Medical Personnel-Registered Medical Assistant) OR ARMA-RMA (American Registry of Medical Assistants-Registered Medical Assistant) OR AMT-RMA (American Medical Technologists-Registered Medical Assistant) OR NCCT-NCMA (National Center for Competency Testing-Nationally Certified Medical Assistant) OR NHA-CCMA (National Healthcareer Association-Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) OR ABR-OE (Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry) or other nationally recognized credentialing allowing for electronic medical heath record (EHR) order entry.
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) Issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 30 days of hire
  • 3 years of clinical experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE:
  • Previous Transplant Experience
    INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.

About Us
Get to Know Your Team
  • INTEGRIS Health, Oklahoma's largest not-for-profit health system, is seeking a dedicated caregiver to join us in our mission to partner with people to live healthier lives.
  • Benefits of being an INTEGRIS Health caregiver include front-loaded PTO, medical benefits through the extensive INTEGRIS Health network, financial assistance for continued education, 24/7 mental health support and more.
  • Take the first step toward growing your career by joining us.

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