Tissue Acquisition Specialist

Saving-Sight•Columbia, MO

1d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Maternal Donation Services Associate (Entry Level) Full‑Time | Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–3:30 PM $22.42/hour + acquisition premiums | Excellent benefits & generous PTO Onsite role at partnering hospitals A Hands‑On Start to Your Healthcare Career If you're a student, recent graduate, or early in your career looking for a full‑time role in healthcare, this is a unique opportunity to gain real clinical experience in a Labor & Delivery setting. You'll work directly with birthing families, learn how hospitals function day to day, and build skills that support future paths in healthcare, graduate school, or clinical training programs. What You'll Be Doing Support expecting families during labor and postpartum moments with compassionate, professional communication Provide clear, respectful, and pressure‑free education about birth tissue donation Work alongside Labor & Delivery nurses and hospital staff as part of the care team Review medical records, complete health history screenings, and obtain informed consent Collect and prepare donated birth tissue using aseptic techniques Manage responsibilities independently while adapting to changing and unpredictable schedules Skills & Experience You'll Gain Patient communication and ethical education in a clinical environment Exposure to Labor & Delivery workflows and hospital operations Experience with medical documentation, HIPAA compliance, and EMR systems Hands‑on training in sterile technique and specimen handling Confidence working in fast‑paced, real‑world healthcare settings Who This Role Is a Great Fit For This role is designed for you if you: Are a student or early‑career professional seeking entry‑level healthcare experience Are studying (or have studied) public health, psychology, health sciences, healthcare administration, surgical technology, animal science, or a related field Are interested in pre‑professional programs, midwifery/doula pathways, lab roles, or clinical careers Feel comfortable supporting people during meaningful and emotional moments Communicate professionally, stay calm under pressure, and adapt quickly Why Choose This Role Real Labor & Delivery exposure uncommon in entry‑level positions Transferable skills that strengthen résumés and graduate school applications Purpose‑driven work that contributes to medical treatment and research Training and support to help you succeed and grow confident in your role How to Apply Submit an application today! Connect with a recruiter Complete an introductory interview Meet the team and see the environment firsthand NOTE: The preceding statements describe the nature and level of assignments normally given job incumbents. They are not an exhaustive list of duties. Additional duties may be assigned. Saving Sight is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our staff, and seek diversity in our applicants. Saving Sight does not unlawfully discriminate based on any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law. Saving Sight reserves the right to seek, hire and promote individuals who support the goals and mission of the organization. At this time, we are only able to consider candidates who do not require current or future sponsorship for employment authorization. In the last 5 years, the candidate must have 0 major moving violations and less than 3 minor moving violations.

Requirements

Are a student or early‑career professional seeking entry‑level healthcare experience
Are studying (or have studied) public health, psychology, health sciences, healthcare administration, surgical technology, animal science, or a related field
Are interested in pre‑professional programs, midwifery/doula pathways, lab roles, or clinical careers
Feel comfortable supporting people during meaningful and emotional moments
Communicate professionally, stay calm under pressure, and adapt quickly
In the last 5 years, the candidate must have 0 major moving violations and less than 3 minor moving violations.

Responsibilities

Support expecting families during labor and postpartum moments with compassionate, professional communication
Provide clear, respectful, and pressure‑free education about birth tissue donation
Work alongside Labor & Delivery nurses and hospital staff as part of the care team
Review medical records, complete health history screenings, and obtain informed consent
Collect and prepare donated birth tissue using aseptic techniques
Manage responsibilities independently while adapting to changing and unpredictable schedules