Tissue Recovery Technician EMTs/Surgical Techs/Funeral Director
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 Technician- Per Diem Location: This position is located at ConnectLife Buffalo -4444 Bryant and Stratton Way Williamsville NY 14221 Schedule: Per Diem: Minimum of 12 on-call shifts (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 Salary: 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. Essential Job Functions:
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 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.
- Continuous standing, at least 65% of the time.
- Frequent sitting, walking, bending, squatting, and kneeling.
- Continuous lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling up to 10lbs. Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs.
- Frequent reaching forward, lateral, and overhead.
- Continuously receiving detailed information through written, electronic, and oral communication.
- Frequent clarity of vision at near and/or far distances.
- Must be adaptable to change, detail oriented, and highly organized with the ability to think critically and multi-task while maintaining focus and accuracy through interruptions.
- Must be self-motivated and reliable with a professional appearance and demeanor.
- Must have a valid NYS Drivers license and reliable transportation. Travel and On-Call required.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or higher in related field desired.
- Anatomy and physiology strongly preferred.
- Experience working in a collaborative team environment strongly preferred.
- EMTs, Surgical Technicians, LPN's, Morticians and Medical Professionals encouraged to apply!
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 no 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 required meetings and/or trainings.
Benefits
- option for enrollment in health insurance
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
