Tissue Recovery Specialist – Travel‑Ready Aseptic Tech

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a dedicated Tissue Bank Technician to perform aseptic recovery of tissues and to support donor handling within hospital environments. You will follow departmental policies, maintain accurate donor and tissue records, and coordinate safe packaging and shipping of specimens to the lab.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, and an associate degree or CTBS certification preferred, with OR experience or related training welcomed.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Associates degree or CTBS certification preferred.
• Other certifications (Surgical Technician, EMT, Eye Bank Technician, RN/LPN) preferred.
• Basic anatomy knowledge and lab values understanding.

Responsibilities

• Perform aseptic recovery of tissue according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Lift, position, and transport donors within donor hospital environments.
• Collect blood samples from donors, label, package and ship to the receiving lab.
• Maintain donor and tissue records under QA supervision.
• Package and arrange pickup of biohazard material and document disposal.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Tissue handling

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree or CTBS certification preferred

CTBS or related certifications preferred

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a dedicated Tissue Bank Technician to perform aseptic recovery of tissues and to support donor handling within hospital environments. You will follow departmental policies, maintain accurate donor and tissue records, and coordinate safe packaging and shipping of specimens to the lab.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, and an associate degree or CTBS certification preferred, with OR experience or related training welcomed.