Processing Technician, VG Weekday PM

LifeNet Health • Virginia Beach, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

LifeNet Health is searching for talented individuals who will embrace our mission of saving lives, restoring health, and giving hope. LifeNet Health, headquartered in Virginia Beach, is the largest nonprofit organ procurement organization (“OPO”) and tissue processor in the United States, as well as a leading innovator in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Our goal is to improve the quality of human life through the provisions of organs, tissues and cells for transplantation; to provide innovation in the field of bio-implants, regenerative medicine and research; and to serve the community with educational and support services that enhance the donation process. LifeNet Health has over 1200 employees and has a growing global presence. As a Processing Technician VG you will perform all aspects of processing, preservation and storage of tissues in an FDA regulated environment. Works in a team environment under aseptic conditions while performing controlled production processes. Performs quality assessments of tissue products and documentation. Each departmental processing technician position entails a level of complexity that varies based on physical demands, knowledge of human anatomy required , number of graft lines/product families processed, complexity of processes required for proficiency, number and types of equipment operated, degree of manual dexterity and fine motor skills required, and other special needs. These roles are critical to the LifeNet Health mission because it is an important step in taking the donor’s gifts and transitioning them to the lifesaving and health restoring allografts for patients around the globe.

Requirements

• High School Diploma 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
• You will be required to sit, stand, bend, walk and lift up to 50 lbs. for the duration of the shift; as well as 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

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

Benefits

• 403(b) and Profit-Sharing Plan
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Work-life balance with generous paid time off to include vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Personal career, skill, and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness Program (gym reimbursement, monthly wellness seminars, mental health toolkit, financial resources, and much more)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and members of their household

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED