Tissue Recovery Technician EMTs/Surgical Techs/Funeral Director

ConnectLife • Town of Guilderland, NY

10d • Onsite

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. 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 procurement team.
• Meet obligations of on-call schedule and requirements.
• Recover and package donated human tissue in order 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 tissue recovery.
• Make a proactive effort to stay informed and up-to-date regarding changes in policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Attend monthly meetings and/or trainings.
• Maintain/obtain any necessary certifications required for position.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees