Processing Support Technician

Tennessee Donor Services; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 184 hours first year

Sick time 72 hours first year

Medical plans (PPO/HDHP)

Dental and Vision coverage

403(b) plan with matching

Life Insurance

AD&D

Long-term Disability

Wellness Program

Insurance discounts

Cell phone discounts

Job summary

DCI Donor Services is seeking a Processing Support Technician to join our sterile environment team. You will participate in production, preservation, and storage of allografts used in various surgical applications, with opportunities for rapid advancement through our career progression system.

The role requires a high school diploma, basic computer skills with MS Office, and related experience in tissue banking or manufacturing. Base pay is provided with added incentives for night/weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications to include Word, PowerPoint and Excel required.
• 2 years of tissue banking, tissue recovery, manufacturing, surgical technician, or other closely related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to Processing Technicians in a cleanroom environment; maintains a clean, microbe-free area by cleaning and disinfecting surfaces and equipment.
• Safely handles chemical reagents and biohazardous waste according to SOPs, AATB standards, and FDA regulations.
• Operates equipment used for obtaining particle counts within a cleanroom environment.
• Handles chemical reagents and biohazardous materials/bloodborne pathogens according to standards and regulations.
• Reads and comprehends detailed procedures, and accurately documents information in quality records.
• Must be able to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, wear PPE, and routinely clean/disinfect cleanroom areas.

Skills

MS Office

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

DCI Donor Services (DCIDS) is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic team member to join us to save lives!! Our mission at DCIDS is to save lives through organ and tissue donation, and we want professionals on our team that will embrace this important work!! We want people with expertise working in a highly regulated environment, aseptic technique, and attention to detail. The Processing Support Technician will operate as part of a team within a sterile environment working with donated human tissue. The Processing Support Technician is responsible for the production, preservation, and storage of allografts which are implanted in a multitude of surgical applications.There are lots of opportunities for quick advancement through our established career progression system! Additional compensation added for 2nd, 3rd, and weekend shifts provided!!

COMPANY OVERVIEW AND MISSION

For over four decades, DCI Donor Services has been a leader in working to end the transplant waiting list. Our unique approach to service allows for nationwide donation, transplantation, and distribution of organs and tissues while maintaining close ties to our local communities.

DCI Donor Services operates as organ procurement/tissue recovery organizations: Sierra Donor Services and Tennessee Donor Services with operations in the states of California, New Mexico, and Tennessee. We also maximize the gift of life through the DCI Donor Services Tissue Bank and Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank.

Our performance is measured by the way we serve donor families and recipients. To be successful in this endeavor is our ultimate mission. By mobilizing the power of people and the potential of technology, we are honored to extend the reach of each donor’s gift and share the importance of the gift of life.

With the help of our employee-led strategy team, we will ensure that all communities feel welcome and safe with us because we are a model for fairness, belonging, and forward thinking.

Key responsibilities this position will perform include:

• Provides support to Processing Technicians in a cleanroom environment. Maintains a clean and microbe free cleanroom area by cleaning and disinfecting surfaces and equipment.
• Safely handles chemical reagents and biohazardous waste according to standard operating procedures, applicable AATB standards and FDA regulations.
• Operating equipment used for obtaining particle counts within a cleanroom environment.
• Properly handle chemical reagents, and biohazardous materials/blood borne pathogens according to proper standards and regulations.
• Read and comprehend detailed procedures, and accurately document information in quality records.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, lift up to 50 lbs., wear personal protective equipment, and routinely clean/disinfect clean room areas.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

The Processing Support Technician will be required to complete an extensive training program.

The base pay for this position is $18.50/hour. Additional incentives are available for working night or weekend shift.

The ideal candidate will have:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications to include Word, PowerPoint and Excel required.
• 2 years of tissue banking, tissue recovery, manufacturing, surgical technician, or other closely related experience preferred.

We offer a competitive compensation package including:

• Up to 184 hours of PTO your first year
• Up to 72 hours of Sick Time your first year
• Two Medical Plans (your choice of a PPO or HDHP), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 403(b) plan with matching contribution
• Company provided term life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• Wellness Program
• Supplemental insurance benefits such as accident coverage and short-term disability
• Discounts on home/auto/renter/pet insurance
• Cell phone discounts through Verizon

New employees must have their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by their potential start date or be able to supply proof of vaccination.DCIDS is an EOE/AA employer – M/F/Vet/Disability.