Tissue Recovery Technician - Per Diem - EMT'S/LPNS

ConnectLife • Town of Guilderland, NY

18d

About The Position

Tissue Recovery Technicians contribute to ConnectLife's mission of inspiring donation and connecting lives through the recovery of anatomical gifts.  One tissue donor can enhance the lives of more than 75 people.

Location: This position is located at ConnectLife Albany- 11C Solar Drive, Halfmoon, NY 12065

Schedule:

Per Diem: Minimum of 12 on-call shifts (7am-7pm OR 7pm-7am) per month OR 
Modified Per Diem: Work minimum 3 on-call shifts per week and receive guaranteed weekly stipend in addition to tissue case pay, plus option for enrollment in health insurance 
Training period requires minimum of three shifts a week

Pay:  

Commission-based plan (paid per tissue procedure) 
  $16.00 per hour for any office time or training

Travel required using ConnectLife vehicle to area hospitals-travel stipend provided for over 100 miles

Job Summary

Tissue Recovery Technicians are responsible for the hands-on, scalpel-to-skin, surgical removal of human tissue from our deceased donors.  They would also be responsible for the preservation and packaging of human tissues for use in transplant and research.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Anatomy and physiology required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills required, including communicating with diverse individuals.
• Must be adaptable and flexible to change with the ability to think critically in solving problems with a continuous focus on customer service.
• Must be detail oriented, and have the ability to remain accurate while under pressure.
• Must be results oriented, and highly organized with the ability to think logically, manage time effectively, prioritize and multi-task.
• Must have patience and maintain focus through interruptions and emotional stress.
• Must be self-motivated and reliable.
• Must have a valid NYS Drivers license and reliable transportation.
• Travel required.
• On-Call required.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree or higher in Life Sciences or related field desired.
• Healthcare / medical related field, or
• One year of hospital experience in a clinical area, or 
• One year eye banking experience, or
• One year tissue banking experience preferred.
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of the tissue recovery team while adhering to the standards, guidelines, and requirements of aseptic tissue recovery.
• Perform all tissue recovery related tasks including, but not limited to, room clean and set up, blood draw, donor preparation, tissue recovery, and post recovery room clean and decontamination.
• Adhere to the obligations and requirements of the monthly on-call schedule.
• Recover and package donated human tissue to ensure the integrity and the suitability of the tissue.
• Ensure proper reconstruction of the donor following recovery.
• Ensure compliance with AATB, EBAA, State, Federal, and ConnectLife standards for eye and tissue recovery.
• Make a proactive effort to stay informed and up to date regarding changes in policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Attend all required meetings and complete all trainings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED