Processing Technician, VG Weekday PM

Processing Technician VG

Location: Virginia Beach VA (Bayside)

Department: Production & Logistics

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Tuesday-Friday (3:00PM-1:45AM); OT & On-Call as needed; Essential Personnel
Clinical Classification: Clinical

Important: You will be required 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.

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 bio-implants 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 Processing Technician VG you will perform all aspects of processing preservation and storage of tissues in an FDA regulated environment. Works in a team environment under aseptic conditions while performing controlled production processes. Performs quality assessments of tissue products and documentation. Each departmental processing technician position entails a level of complexity that varies based on physical demands knowledge of human anatomy required number of graft lines/product families processed complexity of processes required for proficiency number and types of equipment operated degree of manual dexterity and fine motor skills required and other special needs.

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

What youll do as a Processing Technician:

• Tissue Processing: Reviews work orders or processing instructions/scheduling prior to initiating production. Works with production supervisors to adjust plans as needed. Performs all aspects of processing tissue (debridement dissection cutting cleaning and disinfection sizing assessing) according to current procedures and protocols. Assists supervisory team in production enhancement and improvement initiatives.
• Packaging: Perform all aspects of packaging and preservation of tissue products (confirmation of sizing quality packaging materials cryopreservation etc.) according to current procedures and protocols.
• Documentation & Data Entry: Document all processes and functions performed in accordance with all procedures and protocols.
• Decontamination: Perform post-processing decontamination of equipment and the processing room according to current procedures and protocols.

What youll bring (Minimum Requirements):

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must be 18 years of age or older to apply
• Zero years of work experience is required

Preferred Experience/Skills/Certifications:

• Certified Tissue Banking Specialist (CTBS) Certification preferred
• Bachelors Degree preferred
• One (1) year Tissue Processing Experience preferred

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

• Able to perform tasks thoroughly and with care; checks work to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Able to convey information verbally and in writing
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications Computer Software Databases
• Able to learn new skills grafts and adapt to developing product lines
• Able to prioritize multiple competing priorities and manage time/workload
• Able to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Technical skills (preferred) General knowledge of anatomy able to use surgical instrumentation and equipment

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.

• 403(b) and Profit-Sharing Plan
• Affordable medical dental and vision coverage
• Work-life balance with generous paid time off to include vacation time sick time and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Personal career skill and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness Program (gym reimbursement monthly wellness seminars mental health toolkit financial resources and much more)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and members of their household
• Dedicated and passionate co-workers

Salary: $20.00 / hourly

*The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location and the candidates qualifications including prior relevant experience. These positions start at a flat rate of $20.00/hour.

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

*This position is also eligible for an annual bonus based on certain criteria being 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.*

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 drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.