Processing Technician, Dermis - Wkday ON

LifeNet Health•Virginia Beach, VA

62d•Onsite

About The Position

At LifeNet Health, the Processing Technician Dermis plays a vital role in advancing the mission of saving lives and restoring health through regenerative medicine. This position is responsible for performing all aspects of processing, preservation, and storage of tissues in an FDA-regulated environment. The role operates within a team under aseptic conditions, performing controlled production processes and quality assessments of tissue products and documentation. The complexity of the role varies based on physical demands, anatomical knowledge required, number of graft lines processed, complexity of processes, equipment operated, and manual dexterity needed. These roles are critical to transitioning donor gifts into lifesaving and health-restoring allografts for patients globally, contributing directly to life-changing outcomes.

Requirements

High School or GED required
Must be 18 years of age or older to apply
Zero years of work experience is required
Able to perform tasks thoroughly and with care; checks work to ensure accuracy and completeness
Able to convey information verbally and in writing
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, Computer Software, Databases
Able to learn new skills, grafts, and adapt to developing product lines
Able to prioritize multiple, competing priorities and manage time/workload
Able to work collaboratively in a team environment
Required to sit, stand, bend, walk and lift up to 50 lbs. for the duration of the shift
Must wear personal protective equipment to include: surgical gowns, masks, visors or goggles and caps.

Nice To Haves

Certified Tissue Banking Specialist (CTBS) Certification preferred
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
One (1) year Tissue Processing Experience preferred
Technical skills (preferred)
General knowledge of anatomy, able to use surgical instrumentation and equipment

Responsibilities

Performs all aspects of processing tissue (debridement, dissection, cutting, cleaning and disinfection, sizing, assessing) according to current procedures and protocols.
Reviews work orders or processing instructions/scheduling prior to initiating production and adjusts plans as needed with supervisors.
Assists supervisory team in production enhancement and improvement initiatives.
Performs all aspects of packaging and preservation of tissue products (confirmation of sizing, quality, packaging materials, cryopreservation, etc.) according to current procedures and protocols.
Documents all processes and functions performed in accordance with all procedures and protocols.
Performs post-processing decontamination of equipment and the processing room according to current procedures and protocols.