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LifeSource

Preservation Specialist

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

Complete post-case activities including organ delivery, documentation, terminal cleaning, and ... Must have valid driver's license. * Rotating block, repeats every 2 weeks, every other weekend.

LifeSource

Preservation Specialist

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

Complete post-case activities including organ delivery, documentation, terminal cleaning, and ... Must have valid driver's license. * Rotating block, repeats every 2 weeks, every other weekend.

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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for organ delivery driver in the United States is $18.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as an Organ Delivery Driver, you need a clean driving record, knowledge of handling sensitive medical materials, and often a valid commercial or chauffeur’s driver’s license. Familiarity with GPS navigation, cold storage transport systems, and compliance with industry regulations or certifications like OSHA or HIPAA is typically required. Strong attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are valuable soft skills in this role. These skills are crucial because the safe, timely, and secure transport of organs directly impacts patient outcomes and requires absolute precision and professionalism.

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Organ Delivery Drivers often face challenges such as navigating unpredictable traffic, working under tight time constraints, and handling the pressure of transporting life-saving materials. These challenges are typically managed through meticulous route planning, constant communication with hospital teams, and strict adherence to safety and handling protocols. Many employers provide specialized training and support systems to help drivers address logistical issues and stress effectively. Teamwork is essential, as drivers often coordinate closely with medical professionals and logistics coordinators to ensure successful and timely deliveries. This high level of collaboration and preparation helps maintain the integrity of the organs and supports patient care.

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An Organ Delivery Driver is responsible for transporting human organs, tissues, or medical supplies between hospitals, transplant centers, and laboratories. They ensure timely and safe delivery, often working under strict deadlines and handling sensitive cargo with care. This role may involve coordinating with medical teams, following regulatory guidelines, and operating specialized transport equipment. Strong attention to detail, the ability to work under pressure, and knowledge of medical logistics are essential for success in this job.

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Preservation Specialist

Preservation Specialist

LifeSource

Minneapolis, MN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

LifeSource is hiring a Preservation Specialist to collaborate with external and internal partners during organ recovery for donation opportunities and facilitate the coordination of donor recovery events by providing organ preservation, packaging, and delivery services. This is a clinical role that helps execute and monitor mechanical preservation of organs by positioning cannula and placement of transplantable organs on a mechanical perfusion device using sterile technique to optimize organ acceptance. Provide prompt, professional, and effective service to partners and customers to meet requirements and enhance relationships.
As a Preservation Specialist, you'll advance our life-saving work by performing the following job responsibilities:
  • Independently facilitate and coordinate preservation and packaging for organ donation cases.
  • Facilitate preservation, monitoring, and packaging of organs for transplantation or research, in accordance with requirements.
  • Assemble, package, and transport preservation supplies and equipment to donation site.
  • Prepare surgical environment for organ preservation, executing sterile technique by scrubbing in to prepare sterile supplies, preparing organ pumps, and packaging materials.
  • Optimize organ acceptance by monitoring and adjusting mechanical preservation.
  • Complete post-case activities including organ delivery, documentation, terminal cleaning, and restocking.
  • Track, stock, and maintain the cleanliness and orderly manner of the clinical area, surgical preservation supply rooms, and organ pump room.
  • Actively maintain and troubleshoot preservation and histological equipment, in collaboration with internal and external partners, ensure communication, reporting of issues and concerns, and resolution.

Schedule:
  • This is a .9 FTE role (based on three 12 hour shifts per week). Hours: 8a-8:30p (day). Requires a variable remote and in-office blended schedule which includes weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Must be able to adjust schedule to accommodate organizational needs.
  • Must be able to report onsite within one-hour of notification.
  • Overtime may be appropriate to meet organizational needs.
  • Training: initial training will be 8a-5p (approximately 2-4 weeks) for onsite and clinical training.
  • Travel expectations: local and regional within the service area by ground or air. Must have valid driver's license.
  • Rotating block, repeats every 2 weeks, every other weekend.

Qualifications:
  • Requires education and/or experience relevant to human anatomy, biology, surgical procedure, surgical technology, or executing job duties in an operating room environment.
  • Preferred knowledge and execution of aseptic/sterile technique.
  • Self-directed, motivated contributor with a strong initiative, ability to function autonomously, and establish priorities to meet deadlines with a demonstrated ability to drive results to improve processes and outcomes with the use of critical thinking, analytical skills, problem-solving capabilities.
  • Must be organized, detail oriented, and have strong collaboration and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide a high level of customer service to internal and external customers with proficiency in the ability to develop and connect with people quickly.
  • Demonstrated ability to exhibit a high degree of quality, integrity, and honor confidentiality of appropriate information including, but not limited to, personal team member data, organizational operations or work processes, donor and donor family information, contributor details, any financial information and medical or protected health information (PHI) in accordance with HIPAA.
  • Must maintain a valid driver license and have reliable personal automobile to be used with company reimbursement using IRS guidelines for travel within the service area (MN, ND, SD) by ground or air.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
  • Proven skilled and competent in using technology-based tools such as personal computers and related software, mobile devices, and electronic medical record systems as appropriate for position.

Working Conditions
  • Environmental influences may include unpleasant odors, slippery surfaces, work in operating rooms/morgues at hospitals/funeral homes/medical examiners offices, temperature variations, exposure to human tissue and associated hazards and biohazards.
  • Affected team members in Category I are regularly exposed to bloodborne pathogens and have a potential for this exposure or handle materials that could spread infection (one or more potential opportunities per month). Additionally, they have regular interaction with staff in patient or donor areas in a hospital or clinic setting while performing their assigned job duties.
  • Ability transfer and push/pull objects up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to follow and successfully complete category immunization, health screening and background check requirements.

Projected offer range: $27-30/hour, depending on relevant professional experience.
Why Join LifeSource:
Since 1989, the LifeSource team has worked with our regions' diverse communities to break down barriers to donation. Bringing a rich diversity of perspectives and experience to our organization at all levels strengthens our ability to serve our community and fulfill our mission. Our values embody how we engage in our work - respect, advocacy, accountability, life and innovation. More information on our continued work toward diversity, equity, and inclusion can be found on our website.
We set our team up for success by providing comprehensive on-boarding, as well as on-going personal and career development. Team members are offered traditional benefits such as health, vision, dental, and life insurance, generous PTO, and 401k matching. We also support our team through non-traditional benefits such as tuition reimbursement, resiliency coaching, and HSA employer contributions.
LifeSource is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and welcoming workplace with opportunities for all talent to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, persons with disabilities, members of marginalized communities, and non-traditional applicants to apply.
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