Per Diem - Tissue Recovery Technician

MTF Biologics; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

MTF Biologics seeks a Tissue Recovery Coordinator to promote and perform aseptic tissue recovery under regulatory standards. You will evaluate donors, obtain authorization, coordinate packaging and shipment, and maintain strong relationships with partner organizations to maximize donation impact.

The role is Per-Diem based in Syracuse, NY with pay details and travel requirements. You will participate in education and training, supporting operational excellence and compliance across tissue

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: 1–3 years.
• Other: Health or Surgical background.
• Specialized knowledge: Gross anatomy and PC literacy.
• Preferred: Associate degree; 1–5 years experience; Licenses such as LPN, RN, Surgical Tech, MD.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, perform and monitor tissue recovery per policy.
• Collaborate with donor coordination and hospitals during referral and authorization.
• Interact with recovery teams, EMS, Medical Examiners and others throughout recovery.
• Document donor records and maintain chart accuracy until release.
• Attend meetings and provide on-call coverage 14–21 days per month.

Skills

Gross anatomy

PC literacy

Sterile technique

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate degree

Job description

Overview

MTF Biologics processes tissue grafts from human donors that are used in a growing array of clinical applications – positively affecting lives across the globe. As a global nonprofit organization that saves and heals lives by honoring donated gifts and serving patients, we collaborate with the medical, scientific, as well as organ and tissue donation communities.

MTF Biologics processes tissue grafts from human donors that are used in a growing array of clinical applications – positively affecting lives across the globe. As a global nonprofit organization that saves and heals lives by honoring donated gifts and serving patients, we collaborate with the medical, scientific, as well as organ and tissue donation communities.

Our goal is simple–do what's right for patients, surgeons, tissue donors, and their families through our guiding principles.

The Tissue Recovery Coordinator plays a vital role in advancing the gift of donation by promoting and performing aseptic tissue recovery in accordance with established regulatory and organizational standards. Responsibilities include donor evaluation and screening, obtaining authorization, tissue recovery, packaging, and shipment coordination to ensure the highest level of quality and compliance. The coordinator cultivates and maintains strong professional relationships with both contracted and non-contracted partner organizations to support donation opportunities and enhance recovery processes throughout the service area. Additional recovery responsibilities may include eye, skin, cardiovascular, and birth tissue recovery as assigned. Through thoughtful stewardship of resources and efficient utilization of supplies, the coordinator contributes to operational excellence while helping maximize the impact of every donation.

This is a Per-Diem position. Must reside in Syracuse, NY.

Pay is $18 per hour plus travel time. $135 per recovery while in training and $225 after

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, performs and monitors all aspects of the tissue (ocular if applicable) recovery process according to MTF or other processor’s policy.
• Facilitates teamwork and problem solving in support of the mission of MTF
• Collaborates with MTF Donor Coordination in all aspects of the referral, screening and authorization process.
• Interacts with other recovery teams, hospitals/EMS/Medical Examiners/Funeral Directors, etc throughout all stages of the recovery process.
• Collects accurate medical charts, laboratory data, blood specimens and other pertinent data from the recovery site and other appropriate agencies and reviews information to establish donor suitability and maintains such records according to policy
• Documents accurate donor records and is responsible for chart completion until chart release; discerns necessary chart corrections to appropriate person(s). Assists in maintenance of donor records, in accordance with Quality Assurance policies and procedures.
• Continuously evaluates processes to improve the recovery operations to benefit MTF and the referral sources/donor accounts.
• Builds and maintains positive, professional relationships with staff from MTF, Coroner/Medical Examiner Offices, Hospitals, OPOs, Processors and Funeral Homes, etc.
• Attends and p articipates in corporate, clinical and other designated meetings as determined
• Provides call coverage for approximately 14-21 days per month, including weekends and holidays. Individual schedules are assigned upon hiring or as determined by business need .
• Assembles, completes and maintains assignments as designated (training manuals, materials management, vehicle maintenance, monthly on-call calendar).
• Assists manager in the recruitment, hiring, orientation and training of new staff.
• Completes other duties as assigned, such as special projects.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma/GED

Years of Experience: 1 - 3 years

Other: Health or Surgical Background

Specialized Knowledge, Technical Skills, and Abilities: Gross anatomy, PC literacy.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Associate degree

Years of Experience:1-5 years

Specific Licenses and/or Certifications'

Other: LPN, RN, Surgical Tech, MD

Specialized Knowledge, Technical Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of OR environment, Sterile Technique, gross/fine anatomy, tissue banking experience.

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