Tissue Recovery Technician - NIGHT SHIFT

Lifeline of Ohio•Columbus, OH

1d•$26 - $28

About The Position

Lifeline of Ohio is seeking a Tissue Recovery Technician to join its Tissue Recovery team. The organization coordinates and promotes organ, eye, and tissue donation across Ohio. Consistent with Lifeline of Ohio’s mission, vision, and values, the technician coordinates clinical aspects of tissue recovery in collaboration with referral centers and partner services, evaluates patient referrals for donor suitability, and follows regulatory standards. This is a full-time, non-exempt, benefits-eligible position with night-shift call hours from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The schedule consists of three or four shifts per week, depending on staff rotation. Flexibility is needed because shift length can vary with donor activity. The role involves recovering and packaging tissue for transplant and/or research, collecting and verifying donor information and required documentation, and coordinating recovery activities with facilities, staff, and processors. The technician prepares and assists with operating-room recovery, maintains aseptic technique, ensures appropriate identification and labeling, documents activities in the donation database, and arranges shipment of recovered tissue.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Experience in a healthcare-related field, knowledge of human anatomy, sterile and aseptic technique, and medical terminology, or equivalent, highly preferred.
Regular and timely attendance.
Clean driving record.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to the office.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a healthcare-related field.
Knowledge of human anatomy, sterile and aseptic technique, and medical terminology, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Recover tissue to maximize availability for transplant and/or research.
Prepare the operating room for the recovery process and arrange recovery instrumentation.
Work closely with the Tissue Coordinator to perform a physical examination and document findings.
Inspect the donor identification band to confirm positive identification.
Maintain sterile and aseptic technique during recovery.
Prepare processor-specific shipping boxes, pack tissue and required materials, and ensure appropriate shipping materials are present.
Collect donor information and documentation to support compliance with federal and state requirements and industry guidelines.
Initial charts for authorization; confirm donor identification and testing materials; verify shipment information for electronic charting; and verify tissue, blood, and culture labeling.
Verify authorization for accepted tissue cases and review relevant medical records.
Arrange operating-room time with the recovery facility and contact Tissue Technicians and appropriate hospital or processor staff.
Verify paperwork with the team and confirm processor acceptance.
Help supervise packing supplies and set up the operating room for recovery.
Assist the team in the operating room as needed.
Document recovery activity concurrently in the donation database.
Verify that the correct grafts are recovered and packaged according to processor standards.
Arrange shipment of recovered tissue.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Affordable and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, including PPO, HDHP, and HSA options.
Generous PTO bank available for immediate use, plus nine holidays and two floating holidays of the employee’s choice.
Paid maternity, paternity, and family leave.
Free, unlimited access for the employee and their partner to Maven, a virtual women’s and family health platform.
Company-provided term life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance coverage.
Company-paid certifications and license renewals.
Tuition reimbursement stipend.
401(k) plan with company match.
Performance bonuses.
Internal advancement and promotion opportunities.