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

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a tissue recovery technician to perform aseptic recovery of various tissues, transport donors, and manage biohazard materials. You will collect and ship samples, maintain records, and support QA processes in a hospital environment.

The role requires knowledge of sterile techniques, basic anatomy understanding, and willingness to travel to donor sites. Experience in an OR or eye bank setting is advantageous.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CTBS certification may be required per department if processing in eye bank.
• Certified Surgical Technician, EMT, Eye Bank Technician, RN or LPN are preferred for this role.
• Operating room experience is preferred.
• Basic understanding of kidney anatomy, surgical dissection technique, suturing, vascular surgery, cellular metabolism and laboratory values within six months of employment required.

Responsibilities

• Performs aseptic recovery of tissue including eyes, bones, ligaments, tendons, heart valves, vessels, and skin.
• Lifts, positions and transports donors at donor hospital using Surgical Sterile Technique.
• Collects blood samples from donors and properly labels, packages and ships to the receiving lab.
• Maintains donor and tissue records under QA Coordinator supervision.
• Packages and arranges for pick-up of biohazard material with proper documentation.

Skills

Aseptic recovery

Tissue handling

Sterile technique

Donor transport

Record keeping

Biohazard handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CTBS certification preferred

Certified Surgical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Certified Eye Bank Technician

RN or LPN 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.