Tissue Recovery Specialist - Per Diem

HonorBridge•Chapel Hill, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

HonorBridge is seeking a positive, energetic, and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Tissue Recovery Specialist. HonorBridge is the largest Organ Procurement Organization in North Carolina, partnering with hospitals, transplant centers, and other partners to coordinate the organ and tissue donation process. We are passionate about inspiring our community to register as organ and tissue donors and provide support to the families of those who give the gift of life. Due to growth, HonorBridge is recruiting for a Tissue Recovery Specialist to work in our new facility in Chapel Hill. The Tissue Recovery Specialist works in an operating room setting for the surgical recovery of donated tissue. This position provides on the job training. The ideal candidate has 1 year of experience in the medical field and is passionate about making an impact in the lives of others. EMTs, EMS, Paramedics, Surgical Technologist / Technicians, Patient Care Techs, Operating Room Tech, or other health care workers who truly want to make an impact every day are strongly encouraged to apply! Per diem staff are required to give 8 primary shifts a month (days and nights) of availability with at least 4 being weekend shifts, during their training period. In addition, they are required to give 13 days a month of availability.

Requirements

One year of experience in a clinical environment.
Individuals are required to become CTBS certified within 2 years of successfully completing training.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to function in high-pressure situations.
Experience in form completion and documentation.
Valid state driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

Surgical tech background or Surgical Technologist / Technicians, Patient Care Techs, Operating Room Tech experience preferred but not required.
Associates degree with a concentration in healthcare is strongly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform tissue recovery in an operating room setting.
Demonstrate and learn proper aseptic and surgical technique.
Demonstrate and learn skillful use of surgical instrumentation and equipment.
Perform operating room setup ensuring correct supplies are documented and utilized for the specific tissue recovery.
Reports low levels of stock and maintain an organized supply storage area.
Completes daily, weekly, monthly, and terminal cleaning of clinical space.
Performs pre and post cleaning of operating room.
Collaborates with the recovery team in a professional manner.
Works with a team to achieve a high level of efficiency and cooperation.
Aseptically packages recovered tissue and ships tissue.
Performs the recovery of additional tissue types, aortic iliac and heart for valve tissue.
Completes case documentation completely and accurately.
Performs follow-up according to established standards and policies.
Documents case related data and paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
Coordinates the overall Tissue Donation process.
Communicates effectively to hospitals, funeral homes, transporters, and partners.
Coordinates with the Tissue Administrator on Call, Call Center, and the Recovery Teams.
Packs supplies, ships tissues or assist in the operating room.
Complies with quality assurance policies and procedures.
Collects documentation in donor record and organizes material.
Utilizes EMR systems to upload donor’s medical record.
Maintains electronic medical record (EMR) access to available hospitals.
Utilizes medical information from remote EMR access to obtain and review available medical records.
Maintains confidentiality of all patient and donor/recipient information.
Participates in staff meetings, continuing education opportunities and educational skills/wet labs.
Utilizes technology such as Microsoft software, donation software documentation, copier/fax machines and EMR systems.
Assists with training and the development of other team members.
Engages in process improvement projects and other lean tools to improve the tissue donation process.