Tissue Recovery Specialist - Surgical Tech - Casual
Tissue Recovery Specialist - Surgical Tech - Casual
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Job Description
Overview
We are home to the worldrenowned Blood Research Institute we enable life saving gifts from our donors and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories.
Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine transplantation stem cells and cellular therapies oncology and genomics diagnostic lab services and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals blood centers hospital systems research and educational institutions and other health care providers.
At Versiti we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.
Position Summary
Total Rewards Package
Compensation
The target salary for this position is XXXXXXXXX
The target salary is based on internal averages. Versiti sets salary ranges aligned to local markets in which the job is performed. Compensation decisions take into account internal salary averages and differentiation based on education experience skills and performance. Specific salary and benefits information is shared at the time of the phone screening based on your location and qualifications.
Benefits
Versiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Fulltime regular employes are eligible for Medical Dental and Vision Plans Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays Short and Longterm disability life insurance 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k) voluntary programs discount programs others.
Responsibilities
- Surgical recovery of tissue from donors in hospital operating rooms Medical Examiner/Coroner offices and funeral homes.
- Acquires donated placentas and umbilical cords for transplant and research following Versiti Organ and Tissue procedures and protocols.
- Coordinates maintenance and cleaning of instruments and equipment to ensure appropriate quality assurance standards are met.
- Maintains inventory of supplies essential for recovery and acquisition of tissue.
- Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with hospital Medical Examiner/Coroner and funeral home staff to maximize donation opportunities and promote organ and tissue donation awareness.
- May precept new TRS staff in conjunction with primary preceptor.
- Coordinates and/or participates in various donation related community activities/events as assigned.
- Maintains competence through attendance at mandatory and other jobrelated educational opportunities.
- Actively participates in Lean and continuous improvement activities.
- Follows applicable laws regulations standards policies and procedures that impact specific job responsibilities and functions and performs assigned job functions in accordance with them to include those set forth by AATB (American Association of Tissue Banks) FDA (Food and Drug Administration) AORN (The Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses) OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations).
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification
- Understands and performs in accordance with all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements
- Complies with all standard operating policies and procedures
Qualifications
- Associates Degree degree from an accredited college or university in a related healthcare field required
- Equivalent combination of education and related clinical (or commensurate) experience (35yrs) may be substituted for the degree with the approval of Tissue Bank Management and Human Resources
required - Surgical Technologist Surgical Assistant Circulating Nurse or similar certification may be substituted for the degree with the approval of Tissue Bank Management and Human Resources
required
- 13 years of operating room and/or patient care experience as a Surgical Technologist Surgical Assistant Circulating Nurse or similar position preferred
- Ability to use a personal computer Microsoft Office and the internet for data entry and retrieval of information. required
- Strong attention to detail and ensures accuracy in completing paperwork. required
- Ability to organize and prioritize work in a fastpaced environment multitask in challenging and stressful situations and utilizing conflict management. required
- Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication and rapportbuilding skills including the ability to listen actively and respond with empathy tact and sensitivity. required
- Ability to apply judgment and fact finding to solve problems. required
- Familiarity with sterile technique and venipuncture skills preferred required
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology medications disease processes and human anatomy. required
- Valid Wisconsin Drivers License and access to a vehicle required
- American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) certification required within 3 years of hire
required
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Gig
