Surgical Recovery Technician II

Magnificent Differences Consulting, LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnificent Differences Consulting, LLC seeks a Surgical Recovery Technician II to support tissue recovery for transplantation. You will work on a surgical recovery team, serving as circulator or cutter, and ensure proper documentation, packaging, and donor reconstruction.

The role requires CST certification, 2 years of surgical/critical care experience, and the ability to handle human cadavers with strict aseptic standards. On-site Texas operations and on-call shifts are involved.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• CST certification is mandatory.
• Two years of surgical or critical care experience, or related coursework, is required.

Responsibilities

• Recover tissue for transplantation using aseptic techniques.
• Package and label recovered tissue aseptically.
• Reconstruct the donor following tissue recovery.
• Circulate during surgeries, manage sterile supplies and flow.
• Respond to on-call callouts within required response times.
• Complete recovery documentation per cGTP and cGMP.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Anatomy knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years surgical/critical care experience

Job description

The Surgical Recovery Technician II recovers human tissue for transplantation as part of a surgical recovery team, serving as a circulator or cutter under the direction of the case coordinator. The role completes recovery documentation and post-recovery work, including shipping tissue and specimens and sterilizing instruments and equipment. It also maintains surgical recovery supply inventory. All work complies with FDA and AATB standards and UTR procedures, and the role works rotating 24-hour on-call shifts.

Core Responsibilities

• Recover human tissue, including bone, connective tissue, skin, heart, and eyes, for transplantation using aseptic techniques.
• Package and label recovered tissue aseptically.
• Reconstruct the donor following tissue recovery.
• Circulate during surgical recoveries, managing sterile supplies, equipment, and recovery process flow.
• Respond to recovery callouts within the required response time during on-call shifts and remain through case completion.
• Complete recovery documentation accurately and in compliance with cGTP and cGMP regulations.

Required Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification required.
• Two years of surgical or critical care experience, or two years of college coursework in a healthcare or science field, required.
• Must be able to work with human cadavers and have a good understanding of human anatomy.

Additional Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a valid Texas driver's license, proof of insurance, and an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Work directly with human cadavers during tissue recovery cases.
• Apply a strong understanding of human anatomy to recover tissue accurately.
• Master surgical conscience and aseptic techniques quickly to protect tissue integrity.
• Perform every task with precision, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks to meet case and shipping deadlines.
• Adapt quickly to changing schedules, cases, and operational needs.