Midwest Transplant Network

Happy International Women’s Day! Today, we celebrate the incredible women of Midwest Transplant Network and beyond who make lifesaving donation and transplantation possible. ???? From coordinating organ, eye and tissue donations to supporting donor families and transplant recipients, these women help #GiveHopeShareLife every day. Thank you for your dedication, compassion and impact! #InternationalWomensDay

This year, we are honored to celebrate Ryan Schmidt, Surgical Organ Recovery Specialist, for 25 incredible years with Midwest Transplant Network! Ryan’s unwavering dedication to our mission, donor heroes, their families, hospital partners, and the MTN team is evident in every role he has held. His calm, caring, and compassionate approach has left an immeasurable impact on those around him. As Vice President & Chief Clinical Officer Lori Markham shared: “I have worked with Ryan throughout his entire career here at MTN and in every role he has held, his dedication to our mission, donor heroes and their families, hospital partners and our team are exhibited by his calm, caring and compassionate demeanor. Through his work as a Surgical Organ Recovery Specialist, Ryan ensures that every donor hero has the opportunity to provide life-saving gifts to those in need. His meticulous surgical recovery skills have provided over 1,000 organs for transplant to those in our community and nationwide. Ryan is a part of the fabric of MTN, and we are extremely fortunate to have him.” Ryan, thank you for 25 years of excellence, compassion, and life-saving impact. Please join us in celebrating his milestone! ???? #GiveHopeShareLife

On Friday, Midwest Transplant Network had the privilege of hosting nearly 90 members of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Centurions Leadership Program in our Legacy Center as part of their day focused on mental health and local resources. Attendees explored meaningful conversations on well-being, including a special session with MO-KAN PET PARTNERS ASSOCIATION, a dedicated group of volunteers providing pet therapy in hospitals, mental health programs, hospice organizations, schools and more. We are grateful for opportunities like this to support important discussions on mental health in our community. And let’s be honest—having some four-legged visitors on our patio was a definite bonus!

Our Midwest Transplant Network team had an incredible week at the 2025 NATCO - The Organization for Donation and Transplant Professionals Annual Meeting, marking the organization's 50th anniversary! This conference brought together transplant professionals from across the country for insightful discussions and inspiring presentations focused on hospital engagement, family services, procurement and transplant best practices. We’re especially proud of our MTN team members who shared their expertise: ?? Kyle Petersen – Adapting education for changing stakeholder needs ?? Chelsea Willems – Expedited lung placement on an unstable DCD patient ?? Lori Markham, Kyle, Alexandra Morse, BSN, RN, CCRN, CPTC, Lisa Heideman, LMSW, Taylor Brookins, LCSW and Janet Maxey, LMSW – A special donor hero presentation and the ultimate FPA The week was filled with invaluable learning and networking opportunities, reinforcing our mission to honor donor heroes and save lives through organ, eye and tissue donation. Thank you, NATCO, for another amazing conference! ???? #NATCO2025 #GiveHopeShareLife

Are you a tech-savvy problem solver with a passion for customer service? Midwest Transplant Network is looking for a Systems Support Analyst I to provide exceptional technical support to our team and help maintain a secure, efficient computing environment. ? What You’ll Do: ? Serve as the first point of contact for IT support requests ? Maintain and track hardware, software, and licensing inventory ? Assist in system security, access control, and workstation management ? Train new team members on MTN technology tools ? Support audio/visual equipment and serve as a technical resource ? What We’re Looking For: ?? Associate degree or 2+ years of related experience ?? Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite ?? Ability to participate in after-hours on-call IT support rotation ?? Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within MTN’s service area ? If you're ready to make an impact and support a mission that saves and enhances lives, apply today! ? Apply here: https://bit.ly/4k8h5oE

Midwest Transplant Network is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Corporate Pilot I to support our lifesaving mission. As a vital part of our aviation team, you will be responsible for flying company aircraft, transporting organ transplant teams, and ensuring the timely delivery of organs and critical materials. ? Key Responsibilities: ? Serve as Pilot in Command or Second in Command for MTN flights ?Transport organ recovery teams, transplant materials, and MTN staff ? Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and safety protocols ? Assist with flight operations, scheduling, and maintenance coordination ? What We’re Looking For: ?? ATP License with multi-engine rating ?? 2,500+ total flight hours, including 1,000 in jet turbine aircraft ?? Cessna 525 type rating (or ability to obtain within 6 months) ?? Commitment to safety and operational excellence ? If you're a highly qualified pilot who thrives in a mission-driven environment, apply today and help us #GiveHopeShareLife ? Apply here: https://bit.ly/4gLPNBF

Celebrating 15-Year Anniversaries Fifteen years of service. Fifteen years of compassion. Fifteen years of life-saving impact. We are incredibly proud to honor our 15-year team members at Midwest Transplant Network! Their unwavering dedication to organ, eye and tissue donation has been instrumental in shaping MTN’s mission and growth. Because of staff like them, we celebrated more than 1,000 organs transplanted in 2024. Please join us in recognizing these remarkable individuals for their years of service and commitment to saving lives! ???? #GiveHopeShareLife ?? 15-year honorees: Back row – Brent Clifton Front row (L to R) – Melissa Ott, Tracy Martin, Dawn Romano, LCSW, LSCSW, Stephanie Brewer, ASQ-CQIA, Jessica Reed, Brad Marten

Celebrating 10-Year Anniversaries A decade of impact. A decade of dedication. A decade of making a difference. Today, we celebrate our 10-year honorees at Midwest Transplant Network! Their years of commitment have shaped our mission and directly contributed to the incredible milestone of more than 1,000 organs transplanted in 2024. Thank you for your passion, perseverance, and the countless lives you’ve touched through organ, eye and tissue donation. Join us in celebrating these team members! ???? #GiveHopeShareLife ?? 10-year honorees: (L to R) – Scott Sander MM, RRT, CPTC, Tara Whittington, Celesta Aust, Heather Sics, Lisa Heideman, LMSW, Kristan Curry (Not pictured: Cassie Anthony)

Celebrating 5-YearMTN?Anniversaries 2024 was a year of achievements at Midwest Transplant Network, especially for our dedicated staff celebrating milestone work anniversaries! Today, we recognize our five-year honorees, whose dedication helps save and enhance lives through organ, eye and tissue donation. Your passion and commitment play a vital role in MTN’s mission—and helped us reach a historic milestone of more than 1,000 organs transplanted in 2024. Please join us in congratulating these amazing team members! ???? #GiveHopeShareLife ?? Five-year honorees: Back row (L to R) – Steve Milcarek, Drew Toler, Heath Hamilton, Salama Gallimore, Mitra Injenari Middle row (L to R) – Elissa Gonzales, Jeff Gibbs, Jenni Cox, Nichole Asquith, Liz Rask BSN, RN, CPTC Front row (L to R) – Tina Frain MHA, RRT, CPTC, Stephanie Casey, Kristin Jones, Emily Caplinger, Christine Heinrichs (Not pictured: Amber Smith, Kimberly Cooney, Walter Woodward, Austin Bollinger, Erin Moeller, Chris Bishop, Ali Saylors)

Join Our Team as an Information Security Specialist! Midwest Transplant Network is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Information Security Specialist to drive cybersecurity initiatives, ensure compliance with industry regulations, and protect our organization’s critical systems and data. In this role, you’ll: ?? Monitor and respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities ?? Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and compliance programs ?? Conduct risk assessments and implement security best practices ?? Ensure compliance with HIPAA, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and other regulations What We’re Looking For: ? Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or a related field ? 5+ years of experience managing security in a healthcare environment ? Strong knowledge of HIPAA/HITECH regulations and security risk assessments Join us in safeguarding the technology that supports our lifesaving mission. Apply today at https://bit.ly/3WX1DSe