Tissue Recovery Coordinator (Eye Team) - LifeShare Carolinas - FT Variable

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Charlotte, NC

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Tissue Recovery Coordinator (Eye Team) is responsible for performing aseptic recovery of tissue, including eyes, bones, ligaments, tendons, heart valves, saphenous vessels, and skin, according to departmental policies and procedures. This role involves lifting, positioning, and transporting donors, utilizing Surgical Sterile Technique, collecting and labeling blood samples, maintaining donor and tissue records, and managing biohazard materials. The position requires travel and functioning effectively in unfamiliar hospital environments, with the ability to push, pull, move heavy objects, and lift/carry a minimum of 50 lbs. Good manual dexterity, visual acuity, and the ability to endure long periods of standing and walking are also necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of abdominal and thoracic anatomy required.
• Basic understanding of kidney anatomy, surgical dissection technique, suturing, vascular surgery, cellular metabolism and laboratory values within six months of employment required.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree or Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS) certification preferred.
• Certified Surgical Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Eye Bank Technician, RN, or LPN preferred.
• Operating room experience preferred.
• CEBT may be required per department if processing in eye bank.

Responsibilities

• Performs aseptic recovery of tissue including but not limited to eyes, bones, ligaments, tendons, heart for valves, saphenous vessels, and skin according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Lifts, positions and transports donors at the donor hospital, as well as the utilization of Surgical Sterile Technique for individual tissues as needed.
• Collects blood samples from donors and properly labels, packages and ships to the receiving lab.
• Maintains donor and tissue records under the guidance of the QA Coordinator and the supervision of the Manager.
• Packages and arranges for pick-up of biohazard material and maintains the proper documentation of the discard of biohazard material.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees