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

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Tissue Bank Technician to support aseptic tissue recovery and processing operations. You will collect samples, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliant handling of donor materials in a hospital setting.

This role requires a high school diploma and familiarity with anatomy; CTBS or related certifications are preferred. Prior OR or tissue handling experience is valued; training covers dissection, labeling, packaging, and biohazard documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates Degree or CTBS certification preferred.
• Certified Surgical Technician, EMT, Eye Bank Technician, RN, or LPN preferred.
• Operating room experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of anatomy and surgical techniques required.

Responsibilities

• Performs aseptic recovery of tissue according to policies and procedures.
• Lifts, positions and transports donors and uses Surgical Sterile Technique as needed.
• Collects blood samples from donors and labels/packages/ships to lab.
• Maintains donor and tissue records under QA supervision.
• Packages and arranges for pick-up of biohazard material and documents disposal.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Surgical sterile technique

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree or CTBS certification preferred

Certified Surgical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician

RN or LPN preferred

Tools

Laboratory equipment handling

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.