Recovery Technician

Solvita; Dayton (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Solvita is seeking a Recovery Technician to join the Tissue Recovery Team on a part-time, per diem basis. This role is on-call with training pay of $15.48 per hour and supports tissue recovery efforts with the full-time staff.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant medical experience; preferred candidates may hold an Associate’s degree and CTBS certification, with knowledge of sterile technique and anatomy. Overnight travel and on-call weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent plus recent relevant medical experience.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• CTBS certification preferred.
• Experience in surgical technology/OR or mortuary-related fields is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Surgically recovers tissue according to company and regulatory standards and documents recovery activities as needed.
• Maintains all recovery instruments and equipment.
• Prepares and packs recovery instruments, equipment and supplies for recovery activities.
• Works with full-time staff to ensure adequate supply inventory, and communicates deficiencies.
• Attends required training and monthly meetings as directed.
• Trains recovery personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Gross anatomy

Sterile technique

Surgical technology

Mortuary field experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree

Tools

CTBS Certification

Job description

The Recovery Technician Recovers tissue for transplant as an on-call, per diem member of the Tissue Recovery Team. Training pay is $15.48 per hour.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Recovery Technician:

• 1. Surgically recovers tissue according to company and regulatory standards and documents recovery activities as needed.
• 2. Maintains all recovery instruments and equipment.
• 3. Prepares and packs recovery instruments, equipment and supplies in preparation for recovery activities.
• 4. Works with full-time staff to ensure adequate supply inventory, and promptly communicates deficiencies.
• 5. Attends required training and monthly meetings as directed.
• 6. Trains recovery personnel.
• 7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Note: This is a part-time, per diem position and as such there is no guarantee on the number of cases to be assigned or the amount of income to be earned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent combined with recent relevant medical experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT and PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

• Must be able to meet minimum on-call requirements, including weekends and holidays.
• Overnight travel may be required, including flights on commercial aircraft.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be considered insurable by Solvita insurance provider.
• Must be able to lift or carry up to 50 pounds and greater than 50 pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to meet the required physical demands with or without reasonable accommodation.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s Degree.
• Knowledge of gross anatomy and sterile technique.
• Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS).
• Experience or training in surgical technology/operating room procedures, allied health, medical, technical or mortuary field.