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Organ Transporter Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Coordinate and arrange transportation for recovery surgeons when necessary. * Dispatch and direct appropriate recovery personnel to organ recovery sites. * Provide detailed instructions to ...

Organ Preservationist

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$17.25 - $21.75/hr

... transport modes. * Determine medical suitability for organ and/or tissue donation through ... laboratory studies, medical record review and physical assessment. * Prepare and pack all required ...

Organ Preservationist

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$18 - $22.50/hr

... transport modes. * Determine medical suitability for organ and/or tissue donation through ... laboratory studies, medical record review and physical assessment. * Prepare and pack all required ...

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How much do organ transporter jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for organ transporter in the United States is $16.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by organ transporters and how can they be managed?

Organ transporters often work under tight time constraints, as organs must reach recipients quickly to remain viable. Navigating traffic, flight delays, and coordinating with multiple medical teams can be stressful. To manage these challenges, strong communication skills, meticulous planning, and adaptability are essential. Many organizations provide detailed protocols and support systems to help transporters respond efficiently to unexpected issues, ensuring the safe and timely delivery of organs.

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

To thrive as an Organ Transporter, you need a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and attention to detail, often supported by training in medical logistics or healthcare transport. Familiarity with specialized transport containers, GPS navigation systems, and protocols for handling biological materials is typically essential. Reliability, excellent time management, and clear communication are vital soft skills to ensure organs are delivered safely and efficiently. These skills and qualities are crucial to maintain the integrity of organs and support life-saving transplant procedures under time-sensitive conditions.

What is the difference between Organ Transporter vs Medical Courier?

AspectOrgan TransporterMedical Courier
CredentialsMay require specialized training, driver’s license, and sometimes certification in handling biological materialsTypically requires a valid driver’s license; certifications vary based on items transported
Work EnvironmentTransporting organs between hospitals, often in controlled environmentsDelivering medical supplies, lab samples, or pharmaceuticals across various locations
Employer & IndustryHospitals, organ procurement organizations, medical transport servicesMedical supply companies, courier services, hospitals

While both roles involve transporting medical items, Organ Transporters focus specifically on moving organs for transplantation, requiring specialized handling and certifications. Medical Couriers handle a broader range of medical items, including supplies and samples, often with less specialized requirements.

What are Organ Transporters?

Organ Transporters are professionals responsible for safely and efficiently transporting organs, tissues, or biological samples from donors to recipients or medical facilities. Their work is critical in the organ transplantation process, as timing and proper handling are crucial to maintain the viability of the organs. They coordinate with medical teams, follow strict protocols, and often work under tight deadlines to ensure successful delivery. Organ Transporters may travel locally or even internationally depending on the needs of the transplant operation.
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Infographic showing various Organ Transporter job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 2% As Needed, 57% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,417 per year, or $16.5 per hour.

RN Coordinator Organ Placement - Abdominal Transplant Svcs

INTEGRIS Health

Oklahoma City, OK • On-site

Other

Medical, PTO

Posted 16 days ago


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6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 170 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Join our team as a variable shift, full-time, RN Coordinator Organ Placement, at INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center Abdominal Transplant Services, 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.  

INTEGRIS Health mission: Partnering with people to live healthier lives.

To our patients, that means we will partner to provide unprecedented access to quality and compassionate health care. To you, it means some of the state's best career and development opportunities. With INTEGRIS Health, you will have a genuine chance to make a difference in your life and your career.

INTEGRIS Health is the state's largest Oklahoma-owned health system with hospitals, rehabilitation centers, physician clinics, mental health facilities and home health agencies throughout much of the state.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS


EXPERIENCE:
    3 years of RN experience 


EDUCATION:
    Associate's degree in Nursing


LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
RN (Registered Nurse) Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Oklahoma or current multistate license from a Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) member state

BLS (Basic Life Support) Issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 30 days of hire

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.

The RN Coordinator Organ Placement 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/artificial 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 surgeon and physicians related to organ offers and with the OPO. 

Notify, schedule, and update all transplant, 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 recipient(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 RN Coordinator Organ Placement reports to the Abdominal Transplant Nurse Manager. 

Receive patient phone calls and triage based on program criteria. 

Receive lab critical values and manage per program criteria and policies. 

Receive outside physician/hospital calls related to transplant program patients and manage appropriate care per program criteria. 

This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information. 

Assumes shifts as assigned by manager.
 


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