Tissue Recovery Technician I

Tennessee Donor Services; Gray (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Generous PTO

Extended Sick Bank

Health Insurance

Holiday Pay

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Tennessee Donor Services is hiring a Tissue Recovery Technician with paid, hands-on training and no prior medical experience required. You’ll gain real surgical exposure and build a lasting career in healthcare as you participate in tissue recovery, packaging, and labeling.

The role emphasizes learning sterile technique, operating room readiness, and compassionate teamwork, with on-the-job training and a path to growth in the medical field. Sign-on bonus available.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail is essential when handling donor tissue and performing procedures.
• Comfortable working in clinical or operating room environments and learning sterile technique.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with a mission-driven team.
• Ability to adapt and show emotional resilience in meaningful, life-changing work.
• Willingness to learn with support to succeed in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the recovery, packaging, and labeling of human tissue.
• Prepare the recovery room and perform surgical prep of the donor.
• Aseptic recovery of tissue and restoration of the donor.
• Decontaminate the recovery room and instruments.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Clinical/OR environment

Team player with communication

Adaptability and resilience

Motivation to learn

Job description

Launch Your Medical Career with Purpose – No Experience Required!*Sign on Bonus $4000*

Are you detail-oriented, calm under pressure, and eager to make a real impact in the world? Have you dreamed of working in the medical field but weren’t sure where to begin?

AtTennessee Donor Services, we’re offering a unique opportunity to start your healthcare career as aTissue Recovery Technician— withpaid, hands‑on trainingandno prior medical experience required. When you join us, you’re not just learning surgical skills — you’re opening the door toa long‑term career in healthcare.

Tissue Recovery Technicianswill participate in the recovery, packaging, and labeling of human tissue. The recovery process consists of cleaning and setting up the recovery room, surgical prep of the donor, aseptic recovery of human tissue, restoration of the donor, and decontamination of the recovery room and instruments.

COMPANY OVERVIEW AND MISSION

Tennessee Donor Services is a designated organ procurement organization (OPO) within the state of Tennessee – and is a member of the DCI Donor Services family.

For over four decades, DCI Donor Services has been a leader in working to end the transplant waiting list. Our unique approach to service allows for nationwide donation, transplantation, and distribution of organs and tissues while maintaining close ties to our local communities.

DCI Donor Services operates organ procurement/tissue recovery organizations: Sierra Donor Services and Tennessee Donor Services with operations in the states of California, New Mexico, and Tennessee. We also maximize the gift of life through the DCI Donor Services Tissue Bank and Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank.

Our performance is measured by the way we serve donor families and recipients. To be successful in this endeavor is our ultimate mission. By mobilizing the power of people and the potential of technology, we are honored to extend the reach of each donor’s gift and share the importance of the gift of life.

With the help of our employee‑led strategy team, we will ensure that all communities feel welcome and safe with us because we are a model for fairness, belonging, and forward thinking.

What Skills Will Set You Up for Success?

• Strong attention to detail– Accuracy is essential when working in surgical settings and handling donor tissue.
• Comfortable in clinical or operating room environments– You’ll learn sterile technique and surgical protocol.
• Team player with strong communication skills– You’ll work closely with a skilled, mission‑driven team.
• Adaptability and emotional resilience– This is meaningful, life‑changing work that requires compassion and professionalism.
• Motivated to learn and grow– We’ll equip you with all the tools and support to succeed.

What You’ll Learn:

• Real surgical procedures and sterile techniquesused in tissue recovery
• How to operate in anOR‑like environmentwith professional tools and standards
• Human anatomy and surgical protocols, providing a foundation for future roles in healthcare
• Skills that translate directly intoclinical, surgical, or emergency medical careers

You’ll gain experience that many people don’t get until much later in their medical careers — making this role a powerful steppingstone or an opportunity to build alasting career in the medical and donation field.

What You’ll Get:

• On‑the‑job training– We teach you everything you need to know.
• Valuable medical experience– Get hands‑on with human anatomy and surgical recovery procedures.
• Career advancement opportunities– Build a future in the healthcare field.
• Make a difference– Play a vital role in saving and healing lives through tissue donation.
• Up to $4,000 in sign‑on bonuses

Employee Benefits:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)to recharge and refresh
• Extended Sick Bank (ESB)for added peace of mind
• Comprehensive Health Insurance– medical, dental, and vision
• Holiday Pay– Earnextra paywhen you work on recognized holidays
• A workplace that valuespurpose, growth, and teamwork

Our Culture:

We believe inworking hard, supporting each other, and getting the job done right — together. Our team is tight‑knit, mission‑driven, and always ready to lend a hand. If you’re looking for a place where people have your back and your work truly matters, you’ll fit right in.

This is more than a job — it’s a chance to start a career that truly matters.

As a condition of employment, you must be able to obtain Hospital Badge and EMR Access from all of the DCI Donor Services Hospital partners.

You will receive a confirmation e‑mail upon successful submission of your application. The next step of the selection process will be to complete a video screening. Instructions to complete the video screening will be contained in the confirmation e‑mail. Please note – you must complete the video screening within 48 hours from submission of your application to be considered for the position.

DCIDS is an EOE/AA employer – M/F/Vet/Disability.