Tissue Recovery Surgical Specialist

LifeNet Health; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing Plan

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Work Program

Generous Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

EAP

Job summary

LifeNet Health in Richmond, Virginia is seeking a Tissue Recovery Surgical Specialist to perform sterile recovery, packaging and labeling of clinical and research tissues, organs, and samples. You will maintain sterile fields during pre-operative and operative recovery, ensuring viability for intended use and supporting donor recovery operations.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, PPE use, and travel up to 60% or more.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of Tissue Recovery/related experience, or 6 months at LifeNet Health in Tissue Recovery.
• Must meet credentialing requirements of area hospitals and recovery facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform donor tissue recovery, packaging and labeling following protocols.
• Prepare recovery supplies, equipment, and maintain sterile fields during procurement.
• Manage post-recovery donor care, inventory, and preparation for transport.
• Support training and maintain quality, KPI, and LEAN initiatives.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Compliance Skills

Computer Skills

Communication Skills

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in healthcare, science, or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Outlook

Microsoft Suite

Certified Scrub Technician

CTBS: Certified Tissue Bank Specialist

Job description

AT LIFENET HEALTH, YOU ARE THE ADVANTAGE

Every day, YOU help us to save lives, restore health, and bring hope to patients and families around the world. At LifeNet Health, we cultivate growth, innovation, and collaboration, where your contributions drive solutions that benefit humanity.

Together, we are united by a mission greater than ourselves, a purpose rooted in healing.

ABOUT THIS JOB

Location: Richmond, Virginia

Department: Tissue Recovery

Schedule: Full-Time | Shift work and On-Call. Holidays & Weekends as required; Overtime as needed. Travel 60% or more.

Clinical Classification: Enhanced Clinical

HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT

As a Tissue Recovery Surgical Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in advancing our mission. In this position, you’ll be responsible for the sterile surgical recovery processes of a clinical and non-clinical tissue recovery case, including the recovery, packaging, and labeling of clinical and research tissues, organs, and samples. They ensure the sterile fields are prepared and maintained during the pre-operative and operative recovery processes. They recover and package all tissues and samples with care, precision, and in a quality manner to preserve its viability for the intended purpose and use. They perform the post-recovery donor and operative site restoration. They are responsible for maintaining their surgical recovery skills and may participate in training others.

Your work will have purpose every single day, contributing directly to life-changing outcomes.

Important: This role requires the ability to sit, stand, bend, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs. for the duration of the shift; as well as wear personal protective equipment to include surgical gowns, masks, visors or goggles, and caps.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Preoperative & Postoperative Duties: Able to perform all duties and responsibilities of the Tissue Recovery Surgical Technician. Prepares recovery related supplies, instrumentation, and equipment for the authorized donation event. Evaluates recovery site suitability and ensures all pre- and post-recovery cleaning, set-up, and break-down events are performed according to site requirements and established company policies and procedures. Participates in the “time out” donor identification and authorization verification processes. Collects required testing samples prior to and during recovery, ensuring proper labeling of the collected samples. Assists with the completion and documentation of the donor Physical Assessment. Responsible for the post-operative donor care, including reconstruction, body identification, managing personal property, and preparation for transport.
• Tissue Recovery: Performs the donor body positioning, surgical preparation, and sterile recovery field draping prior to recovery and as the recovery event progresses. Perform sterile hand preparation (scrub) and don aseptic gown and gloves. Performs the surgical recovery of tissues for transplant, whole organs and basic tissues for research, and associated samples for testing purposes. Packages and labels all recovered tissues and samples in preparation for storage or shipment. May support the Case Lead with training during tissue recovery cases.
• Post-Recovery and Support: Responsible for the preparation of recovered tissues and samples for shipment to the various processing and quarantine storage locations and environments. Responsible for supply, equipment, and instrument inventory, including rotation, count, ordering, receiving, and inspection. Assists with maintaining the Tissue Recovery dedicated spaces, including inspection, cleaning, organizing, and documentation. Assists with maintaining tissue, organ, and sample inventory, control, monitoring, and documentation. Assists with managing the fleet vehicles as assigned.
• Quality & Continuous Improvement: Ensures quality outcomes of all work performed. Assists with the monitoring, development, and reporting of KPI and departmental metrics. Assists with completion of the Zone Assessment Guide and other audit readiness activities. Participates in departmental and organizational LEAN projects and initiatives. Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid State Driver’s License and meets LifeNet Health’s minimum driving requirements for company related driving
• 1 year of work experience in Tissue Recovery, Operating Room Tech, Scrub/Surgical Tech, EMT or Paramedic, Mortician or Embalmer, Pathology Assistant, Hospital Corpsman, Veterinary Surgical Tech, Eye/Cornea Recovery, Tissue Processing – or 6 months of work experience at LifeNet Health in Tissue Recovery
• Must be able to meet all credentialling requirements of area hospitals and other recovery facilities.

Preferred Experience/Skills/Certifications:

• Enhanced Identification: Valid State Enhanced (or “Real ID”) Driver's License and/or a current passport.
• Associate’s d degree in healthcare, science, or related field
• Certified LEAN Yellow Belt: Certification offered by LifeNet Health or an external accredited entity.
• Certified Scrub Technician: Current certification from an accredited entity as an Operating Room Scrub Technician, or similar
• CTBS: Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS) from the Association for Advancing Tissue and Biologics (AATB)
• 6 months of work experience at LifeNet Health in Tissue Recovery

Key Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Teamwork: Ability to be collaborative and work as part of a team to resolve issues, complete tasks and meet business needs.
• Attention to Detail: Able to perform tasks thoroughly and with care; checks work to ensure high degree of accuracy/completeness and early/on-time delivery
• Time Management: Able to prioritize multiple, competing priorities and manage time/workload. Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple time sensitive projects, multi-task, identify project interdependencies and potential risks/pitfalls.
• Compliance Skills: Ability to follow LifeNet Health and client procedures and industry regulations
• Computer Skills: PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Microsoft Suite
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate and build relationships with all professionals at different levels within the organization.
• Initiative: Ability to motivate self in completing assigned tasks and proactively seek out opportunities for self and organizational improvement

WHY JOIN LIFENET HEALTH

When you join LifeNet Health, you're not just taking a job, you’re joining a mission-driven community dedicated to making a global impact through regenerative medicine. You’ll be part of a workplace that values authenticity, collaboration, and the drive to make a difference.

We recognize that great work happens when people feel supported. That’s why our total rewards package is designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

Here’s how we support YOU:

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage - Comprehensive care that won’t break the bank.
• Profit Sharing Plan - Share in the success you help create.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan - Invest in your future with confidence.
• Paid Parental Leave - 6 weeks to bond with your newest family member.
• Corporate Sponsored Events - Celebrate milestones and build connections.
• Generous Paid Time Off - Because balance matters:
  • 18 vacation days (based on position, tenure, and state laws)
  • 9 sick days (subject to local and state regulations)
  • 9 holidays (7 standard + 2 floating)
• Flexible Work Program - For approved roles, how and where you perform best.
• Tuition reimbursement - We invest in your growth and education.
• Career & Leadership Development - Expand your impact and potential.
• Wellness Program - Prioritize your health with holistic resources.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Support for you and your household.
• Incredible teammates - Collaborate with passionate, dedicated professionals.

Note: All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and may be modified at any time, with or without notice, unless otherwise required by law. This job posting does not constitute an employment contract and does not alter the “at-will” nature of employment at LifeNet Health.

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $22.40 to $29.87 / hourly

Final compensation will be based on factors such as geographic location, qualifications, and prior relevant experience. The pay range for this position is $22.40 hourly (entry level qualifications) to $29.87 hourly (experienced in this role). Actual compensation may be higher based on the successful candidate’s knowledge and relevant experience.

This position is eligible for an annual bonus once eligibility criteria are met.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and LifeNet Health reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice, unless otherwise required by law. Further, nothing in this posting is intended to alter the “at will” relationship of a successful candidate and this posting does not constitute a specific promise.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

LifeNet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

As part of our commitment to safety, we maintain a drug‑free workplace and conduct pre‑employment substance abuse screening.