Tissue Processor
About The Position
LeMaitre Vascular is looking to immediately hire a full-time surgical processor of human allografts. This position will be dedicated to surgically processing donated human tissues intended for transplant. Human anatomy back ground is a must. Human anatomy background stemming from operating room, human tissue recovery, surgical assistant and or cadaver dissection are all preferred. The surgical processor will be trained to aseptically dissect allograft tissue from the recovered enbloc, ligate branches and evaluate the tissue to meet the company quality specifications. The ideal candidate will be flexible, dynamic, collaborative and positive ambiguity. This person will have a proven track record of being one with integrity that follows standard operational procedures. Understands and accepts the need to take responsibility for upholding standards created to respect deceased human tissue donation, provide a quality product the will be used for implantation for vascular reconstruction surgeries and maintain regulatory compliance. Possesses or willing to get HbV vaccination.
Requirements
- High school diploma required
- Computer skills and knowledge required
- Medical knowledge required
Nice To Haves
- College Degree a plus
- Operating Room experience a plus
- Tissue Recovery
- Aseptic Processing
- First or Second surgical assitant a plus
Responsibilities
- Must adhere to Good Tissue Practices established by 21 CFR Part 1271 FDA, AATB current standards as well as company procedures and policies.
- PrecisesSurgical dissection of vascular and cardiovascular allograft tissue: removal of tissue from the fat pad using silk sutures ligate tributaries using prolene sutures secure weak areas attachement of vessel cannula other technical techniques required for processing of tissue
- Evaluating tissue as transplantable according to tissue specification and company policy for accepting/rejecting tissue.
- Patience with training process (could last several months to a year)
- Cadaver dissection experience
- Ability to adapt and learn several new tasks
- Knowledge of basic human anatomy and physiology
- Fine motor skills
- Maintains the highest levels of aseptic technique as per company procedures
- Maintains flexibility to cover on-call hours that include weekends, holiday and evenings
- Team Player
- Willing to work weekend's is a must
- Other duties as assigned by Manager or Designee.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
