Recovery Technician I

Smith+Nephew•Columbia, MD

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. At Smith+Nephew, your work has purpose. As a Donor Recovery Technician, you will play a critical role in enabling life changing transplants and research by ensuring the safe and respectful recovery of birth tissue in hospital environments. This is a hands on, patient focused role where technical expertise, compassion, and attention to detail truly make a difference.

Requirements

Associate degree plus a minimum of 2 years of experience in tissue banking, transplant services, operating room environments, or a related medical or biological field
Comfort working in patient care and surgical settings
Certified Tissue Bank Specialist or the ability and commitment to obtain certification within one year of hire
Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately complete medical documentation
Ability to work a flexible schedule aligned with hospital operations, including shifts based on patient care needs, surgical schedules, and clinical staff coordination.

Nice To Haves

Experience in birth tissue acquisition
Credentials such as BSN, RN, LPN, Surgical Technician, or Surgical Assistant

Responsibilities

Coordinating and executing birth tissue acquisition in hospital settings for transplant and research use
Obtaining informed consent and accurately completing all donor documentation including medical social history
Performing aseptic tissue recovery within a sterile field while adhering to all regulatory and quality standards
Reviewing medical records and screening donors for eligibility prior to tissue acquisition
Coordinating blood sample collection with hospital staff
Packaging, labeling, and arranging transport of recovered tissue and blood samples
Building and maintaining professional relationships with hospital personnel
Managing supplies and maintaining cleanliness and organization of recovery and storage areas
Completing ongoing training and maintaining compliance with internal SOPs, hospital procedures, and AATB standards