Tissue Recovery Specialist - Part Time Variable

Tissue Recovery Specialist

(PartTime Variable)

Location: Jacksonville Florida

Department: Tissue Recovery

Job Type: PartTime Variable

Shift: Variable (dependent on the call schedule) minimum of 12 days of oncall shifts per month (based on the availability you provide). Oncall shifts are 24hours 0700 to 0700 and may include multiple consecutive days during which you may be called to work a case at any hour. Holidays and weekends as needed.

Clinical Classification: Enhanced Clinical

LifeNet Health is searching for talented individuals who will embrace our mission of saving lives restoring health and giving hope.

LifeNet Health headquartered in Virginia Beach is the largest nonprofit organ procurement organization (OPO) and tissue processor in the United States as well as a leading innovator in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Our goal is to improve the quality of human life through the provisions of organs tissues and cells for transplantation; to provide innovation in the field of bioimplants regenerative medicine and research; and to serve the community with educational and support services that enhance the donation process. LifeNet Health has over 1200 employees and has a growing global presence.

How you will contribute to LifeNet Healths success:

As a Tissue Recovery Specialist you will perform all assigned tasks related to successful completion of tissue recovery operations. Recovers human tissues for transplant and research following established LifeNet Health and client policies and procedures. Assists in organizing recovery teams and may perform the role of trainer and/or preceptor for new tissue recovery employees. Actively participates in a rotational oncall schedule to adequately cover needs of the recovery site operations. Maintains a professional appearance and attitude at all times while representing LifeNet Health.

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.

This role is critical to the LifeNet Health mission because it is an important step in taking the donors gifts and transitioning them to lifesaving and health restoring allografts for patients around the globe.

What youll do:

• Recovers basic and advanced tissues for transplant and research following LifeNet Health and client Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including appropriate donor reconstruction.
• Performs a thorough physical examination of the potential tissue donor and review of medical records. Ensures concurrent accurate and thorough completion of assigned LifeNet Health donor chart documentation and quality reviews.
• Assists in the onboarding and training of new tissue recovery staff members as a trainer and/or preceptor to maximize the donation opportunity and ensure compliance with departmental procedures and industry standards/regulations.
• Performs administrative office duties such as ordering stocking to ensure continuity of recovery operations; seeks evaluates and makes recommendations for improvement and cost savings opportunities.
• Responsibly and accurately review tissue donor disclosure/authorization documents and confers with team members pertaining to its verification.
• Organizes teams and prepares supplies for case activity.
• Transports or arranges for transport of recovered tissues blood samples and/or cultures to LifeNet Health or other client facilities.

What youll bring (Minimum Requirements):

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two 2 years of work experience
• Valid State Drivers License

Preferred:

• Associate Degree or successful completion of a health care technical or professional program; Allied Health; Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Paramedic Nursing Certified Surgical Technologist/Surgical Technologist (CST/ST) Funeral Director/Embalmer Autopsy Technician or Hospital Corpsman
• Previous experience with aseptic technique and/or previous experience in tissue banking medical device or related industry

These would be nice too (Knowledge Skills and Abilities):

• Following defined procedures: Ability to follow LifeNet Health and client procedures and industry regulations.
• Teamwork: Ability to work as part of a team to accomplish tasks in solving problems and executing improvement initiatives.
• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively to team members management other LifeNet Health staff and outside agencies involved in the donation process.
• Individual motivation: Ability to motivate self in completing assigned tasks and proactively seek out opportunities for self and organizational improvement.
• Computer Skills: Ability to perform basic computer literacy skills to complete essential job functions.

Why work at LifeNet Health

We have a fierce drive for our mission of Saving Lives Restoring Health and Giving Hope. You wont find another company with a culture as strong as ours.

• Personal career skill and leadership development opportunities
• Corporatesponsored events
• Dedicated and passionate coworkers

Salary: $22.40 to $29.87 / hour

* The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location and the candidates qualifications and prior relevant experience. The pay range for this position is $22.40 hourly (entrylevel qualifications) to $29.87 hourly (experienced in this role).

* Actual compensation may be higher based on the successful candidates knowledge and relevant experience.

LifeNet Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other protected status. We maintain a drugfree workplace and perform preemployment substance abuse testing.