Tissue Recovery Lead — Hands-On, Mission-Driven

ConnectLife; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ConnectLife Syracuse seeks a Tissue Recovery Team Leader to guide tissue and eye recovery operations, supervise staff, and ensure donor suitability and compliant practices. The role demands on-call availability and collaboration with hospitals and external teams.

The position emphasizes hands-on recovery, documentation accuracy, and adherence to regulatory standards, with opportunities for training and professional growth in a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or higher in related field desired.
• Experience in healthcare/medical field preferred.
• Managerial or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the recovery team and all related activities at the Syracuse location.
• Verify donor suitability and conduct aseptic tissue recovery and packaging.
• Complete donor charts and ensure accurate data entry into the EMR.
• Ensure compliance with AATB, EBAA, state and federal standards and ConnectLife policies.
• Coordinate with hospital staff and external entities to facilitate tissue recovery.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and supervision to staff; delegate tasks and monitor performance.
• Attend required trainings and maintain up-to-date knowledge of procedures.

Skills

Supervise staff

Communication

Detail-oriented

Data entry

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher in related field

Job description

ConnectLife Syracuse seeks a Tissue Recovery Team Leader to guide tissue and eye recovery operations, supervise staff, and ensure donor suitability and compliant practices. The role demands on-call availability and collaboration with hospitals and external teams.

The position emphasizes hands-on recovery, documentation accuracy, and adherence to regulatory standards, with opportunities for training and professional growth in a mission-driven organization.