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

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a dedicated Tissue Recovery Technician to perform aseptic recovery of various tissues, including eyes and heart valves, in accordance with policy. The role involves moving donors at hospitals, using sterile techniques, and ensuring accurate labeling and shipping to the lab.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred credentials such as CTBS, RN/LPN, or Surgical Technician.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of abdominal and thoracic anatomy required.
• Associates Degree or CTBS certification preferred.
• Certified Surgical Technician, EMT, Certified Eye Bank Technician, RN or LPN preferred.
• Basic understanding of kidney anatomy, surgical dissection technique, and related lab concepts within six months of employment required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Manual dexterity

Visual acuity

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree or Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS) certification

Certified Surgical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Certified Eye Bank Technician

Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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.