Tissue Recovery Coordinator - LifeShare Carolinas - FT Variable

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Advocate Health is seeking a Tissue Recovery Technician to perform aseptic recovery of tissues such as eyes, bones, ligaments, and heart valves in accordance with policy. The role involves moving donors, using Surgical Sterile Technique, and ensuring accurate labeling and shipping of specimens.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, knowledge of anatomy, and basic lab understanding. CTBS certification is preferred and operating room experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of abdominal and thoracic anatomy is required.
• CTBS certification preferred; related certifications (Surgical Technician, EMT, Eye Bank Tech, RN or LPN) may be considered.
• Basic understanding of laboratory values within six months of employment required.

Responsabilités

• Performs aseptic recovery of tissue including eyes, bones, ligaments, tendons, heart valves, vessels and skin.
• Lifts, positions and transports donors at the donor hospital with sterile technique.
• Collects blood samples from donors and labels, packages and ships to the lab.
• Maintains donor and tissue records under QA supervision.
• Packages and arranges pickup of biohazard material and documents discard procedures.

Connaissances

Aseptic technique

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

CTBS certification preferred

Description du poste

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. Associate's 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.