Lead Tissue Processing Operator

Integra LifeSciences•Cordova, TN

1d•$23 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Joining us is a chance to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals opportunity. Every day, our colleagues are challenging what’s possible and making headway to innovate new treatment pathways to advance patient outcomes and set new standards of care. As the Lead Tissue Processing Operator, you will play a pivotal role in our processing efforts by overseeing the processing of human tissues used in various surgical procedures. You will be responsible for leading a team of operators, ensuring the efficient and accurate processing of tissue grafts and samples, and maintaining a high standard of professionalism and quality control throughout the process.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Surgical Technologist/Sterile Processing Certification or Bachelor's degree of science.
Knowledge of sterile techniques/aseptic processing.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer skills for email and data entry.
Must read, write, ad speak in English, and communicate clearly and concisely.
Able to participate in a team-oriented environment, willingness to assist and train others.
Ability to gown to ISO Class 5 and 7 Clean Room standards.

Responsibilities

Performing tissue processing activities in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), accurately processing tissue products to the required specifications within expected processing times to meet production schedules.
Storing and moving tissue in appropriate locations before, during and after the tissue has been processed.
Properly disposing hazardous and non-hazardous waste in accordance with the applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
Prepare and process allograft tissue that is used for surgical implantation.
Use aseptic technique, machinery, instrumentation, and equipment to evaluate, cut, shape and package implantable grafts that meet specification.
Accurately complete paperwork and perform data entry where required.
Perform scheduled cleaning of clean rooms per SOP.
Perform lab support functions such as, set-up and breakdown of clean rooms, in some cases, properly clean instruments per SOP and handling of donor tissues.
Prepare grafts to be sent for sterilization and receive them back in with required paperwork.
Sends out sample grafts for testing.
Provides support to the Processing Team.
Provides support to the Processing Supervisor and Operations Manager as needed.
Performs any other related duties as required.