Tissue Recovery Coordinator (Eye Team) - LifeShare Carolinas - FT Variable

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a dedicated Tissue Bank Technician to perform aseptic recovery of tissues and to support donor handling within hospital environments. You will follow departmental policies, maintain accurate donor and tissue records, and coordinate safe packaging and shipping of specimens to the lab.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, and an associate degree or CTBS certification preferred, with OR experience or related training welcomed.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Associates degree or CTBS certification preferred.
• Other certifications (Surgical Technician, EMT, Eye Bank Technician, RN/LPN) preferred.
• Basic anatomy knowledge and lab values understanding.

Responsibilities

• Perform aseptic recovery of tissue according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Lift, position, and transport donors within donor hospital environments.
• Collect blood samples from donors, label, package and ship to the receiving lab.
• Maintain donor and tissue records under QA supervision.
• Package and arrange pickup of biohazard material and document disposal.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Tissue handling

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree or CTBS certification preferred

CTBS or related certifications preferred

Job description

Essential Functions

• Performs aseptic recovery of tissue including but not limited to eyes, bones, ligaments, tendons, heart for valves, saphenous vessels, and skin according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Lifts, positions and transports donors at the donor hospital, as well as the utilization of Surgical Sterile Technique for individual tissues as needed.
• Collects blood samples from donors and properly labels, packages and ships to the receiving lab
• Maintains donor and tissue records under the guidance of the QA Coordinator and the supervision of the Manager.
• Packages and arranges for pick-up of biohazard material and maintains the proper documentation of the discard of biohazard material.

Physical Requirements

Available to travel distances greater than 100 miles and function effectively in unfamiliar hospital environments. Must be able to push, pull or otherwise move heavy objects, and must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs. Must have good manual dexterity and visual acuity. Must be able to endure long periods of standing and walking.

Education, Experience and Certifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. Knowledge of abdominal and thoracic anatomy required. Associates Degree or Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS) certification preferred. Certified Surgical Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Eye Bank Technician, RN, or LPN preferred. Operating room experience preferred. Basic understanding of kidney anatomy, surgical dissection technique, suturing, vascular surgery, cellular metabolism and laboratory values within six months of employment required. CEBT may be required per department if processing in eye bank.