Tissue Recovery Coordinator - LifeShare Carolinas
About The Position
The Tissue Recovery Coordinator is responsible for performing aseptic recovery of various tissues, including eyes, bones, ligaments, tendons, heart valves, saphenous vessels, and skin, following departmental policies and procedures. This role involves lifting, positioning, and transporting donors, utilizing Surgical Sterile Technique as needed, and collecting and labeling blood samples from donors. The coordinator will also maintain donor and tissue records, package and arrange for the pick-up of biohazard material, and ensure proper documentation for biohazard disposal. The position requires availability to travel and function 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 essential.
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.
- Available to travel distances greater than 100 miles and function effectively in unfamiliar hospital environments.
- Must be able to push, pull or otherwise move heavy objects, and must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Must have good manual dexterity and visual acuity.
- Must be able to endure long periods of standing and walking.
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
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
