Tissue Recovery Specialist (Contract)

Ossium Health • Indianapolis, IN

19h

About The Position

The Tissue Recovery Specialist is an independent contractor role supporting Ossium Health’s vertebral body recovery program. Tissue Recovery Specialists are engaged when additional support is required to ensure timely donor recovery. This is a unique level role for an individual with operating room or tissue recovery experience.

Requirements

• Experience working in an OPO (organ, tissue, ocular recovery) or hospital operating room (OR) setting
• Ability to reliably travel (drive/fly) with limited notice (typically under 6 hours) primarily within the Indianapolis Metro area, while also being able to travel to other locations within Indiana; must possess valid driver’s license
• Flexibility to work outside standard business hours (evenings, nights, weekends, or holidays) as needed
• Proficiency in recovery techniques with strong attention to aseptic practice
• Strong knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology
• Excellent communication skills with a professional, approachable demeanor
• Reliability, responsiveness, and attention to detail
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and reference verification.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of organ, tissue, ocular recovery, or hospital OR experience
• Associate’s degree in a science or healthcare-related field
• Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS)

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to Ossium communications regarding donor recovery availability
• Perform vertebral body recovery immediately following organ procurement or when permitted
• Develop in-depth knowledge of Ossium Health and recovery partner protocols to consistently ensure high quality performance
• Travel primarily by car, using either your own vehicle or a recovery partner’s vehicle if permitted, and potentially by plane to designated facilities where organ procurement is performed
• Coordinate closely with Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) staff
• Be available to recover a minimum of 4 cases per month to maintain competency level
• Document, recover, package, and personally deliver recovered tissue to Ossium’s processing facility in Indianapolis
• Represent Ossium Health with professionalism to partners and clinical staff
• Consistently adhere to all safety standards, including proper use of PPE

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees