Per Diem Tissue Recovery Technician, LLGA
LifeLink Foundation
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Job summary
LifeLink Foundation is seeking a Per Diem Tissue Recovery Technician to support life-saving tissue recovery efforts. You will work within surgical settings to recover donor tissues, maintain sterile technique, and ensure equipment readiness across rotating case assignments.
Eligible candidates include those with an accredited Surgical Technology Program or equivalent aseptic experience. A high school diploma is required, and travel to operating rooms for cases may be necessary.
Qualifications
- Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology Program or 1+ year experience in aseptic technique preferred.
- High school diploma required.
Responsibilities
- Participates in surgical recovery of human tissue for transplantation.
- Maintains sterile technique and proper aseptic conditions.
- Circulates in an operating room setting and supports tissue procurement.
- Inspects and monitors equipment and supplies used in recovery.
- Adheres to LifeLink Foundation Tissue Bank Standards and Procedures.
Skills
Education
Job description
More than four decades ago, a visionary group of innovators, led by renowned nephrologist Dr. Dana Shires, made a life-changing commitment—to save lives through organ and tissue donation. From that bold beginning, LifeLink Foundation was established – founded with heart, purpose, and a mission that still guides us today.
More than four decades ago, a visionary group of innovators, led by renowned nephrologist Dr. Dana Shires, made a life-changing commitment—to save lives through organ and tissue donation. From that bold beginning, LifeLink Foundation was established – founded with heart, purpose, and a mission that still guides us today.
What started as a nonprofit with big dreams has grown into a vision-driven organization of more than 700 dedicated professionals across west-central Florida, Georgia, parts of South Carolina, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.
Our vision remains clear: To maximize the gift of life while giving hope to donor families and transplant patients.
If you’re inspired by purpose, driven by impact, and ready to help save and heal lives, LifeLink is the place for you.
Per Diem Tissue Recovery Technician - you will directly contribute to LifeLink’s life-saving mission. Responsible for activities associated with tissue recovery. Works within general guidelines and in coordination with LifeLink Staff and Logistics Support Personnel, applies principles of sterile technique and surgical expertise in the recovery of a variety of cadaver tissues for transplant, participates in a rotating per-diem schedule for tissue recoveries, maintains an open line of communication with the Tissue Recovery Leadership.
- Participates in the surgical recovery of human tissue for transplantation.
- Thorough knowledge and comprehension of aseptic technique.
- Ability to circulate in an operating room setting.
- Inspect and monitor equipment, supplies and instrumentation being used for procurement.
- Observes environmental conditions and takes corrective measures as necessary. Reports deficiencies to supervisor.
- Assist in the preparation of all sterile work areas and supplies needed for various stages of procurement.
- Consults with supervisors as it relates to accepted performances of various responsibilities.
- Adheres to established protocols set forth in the LifeLink Foundation Tissue Bank Standards and Procedures Manual.
- Perform any duties deemed necessary by Tissue Recovery Leadership.
- Passionate about helping others and making a difference
- Aligned with LifeLink’s core values of Compassion, Excellence, Legacy, People, and Quality
- Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology Program or a minimum of one year experience in aseptic technique preferred.
- A minimum of a high school diploma required.
- Work requires the ability to stand for ninety percent of the work time.
- Work requires interpersonal ability to interact with fellow staff members, supervisors and management.
- Work requires the visual acuity and manual dexterity necessary to procure tissue in an aseptic manner for clinical use.
- Once a contracted employee has submitted a schedule, they will respond to cases when they are scheduled.
- All contracted employees will respond to case notifications within 15 minutes, or the coordinator will move to the next employee on call.
- All contracted employees will arrive at the office within one hour and ten minutes of being contacted.
- All contracted employees will be appropriately dressed for travel to a hospital.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- A collaborator who thrives in a mission-first environment.
Work requires extended hours during peak procurement periods. Work generally requires periods of extended hours in the performance of tissue recovery activities. Often requires traveling during all hours. Office space and equipment will be provided to perform necessary duties. Tissue recovery procedures are performed in various operating room settings and medical examiners facilities. Hazardous conditions include but are not limited to possible exposure to blood or bodily fluids from potentially infected donors and the potential to obtain cuts and/or puncture to skin from sharp instruments and equipment.
OSHA Risk Classification: High
LifeLink is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment that reflects the communities we serve.
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