• Tissue Recovery Technician EMTs/Surgical…

    ConnectLife (Albany, NY)


    Tissue Recovery Technicians contribute to ConnectLife's mission of inspiring donation and connecting lives through the recovery of anatomical gifts. One tissue donor can enhance the lives of more than 75 people.

     

    Tissue Recovery Technician- Per Diem

    Schedule:

    + Per Diem: Minimum of 12 on-call shifts (7am-7pm OR 7pm-7am) per month OR

    + Modified Per Diem: Work minimum 3 on-call shifts per week and receive guaranteed weekly stipend in addition to tissue case pay, plus option for enrollment in health insurance

    + Training period requires minimum of three shifts a week

    Pay:

    Commission-based plan (paid per tissue procedure)

    $16.00 per hour for any office time or training

     

    *Travel required using ConnectLife vehicle to area hospitals-travel stipend provided for over 100 miles

    Job Summary

    Tissue Recovery Technicians are responsible for the hands-on, scalpel-to-skin, surgical removal of human tissue from our deceased donors. They would also be responsible for the preservation and packaging of human tissues for use in transplant and research.

    Essential Job Functions:

    1. Participate as a member of the tissue procurement team.

    2. Meet obligations of on-call schedule and requirements.

    3. Recover and package donated human tissue in order to ensure the integrity and the suitability of the tissue.

    4. Ensure proper reconstruction of the donor following recovery.

    5. Ensure compliance with AATB, EBAA, State, Federal, and ConnectLife standards for tissue recovery.

    6. Make a proactive effort to stay informed and up-to-date regarding changes in policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

    7. Attend monthly meetings and/or trainings.

    8. Maintain/obtain any necessary certifications required for position.

    Education Requirements:

    • High school diploma required.

    • Associates degree or higher in Life Sciences or related field desired.

    Experience:

    • Experience in:

    • Healthcare/medical field, or

    • one year of hospital experience in a clinical area, or

    • one year tissue banking experience

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    • Anatomy and physiology required.

    • Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills required, including communicating with diverse individuals.

    • Must be adaptable and flexible to change with the ability to think critically in solving problems with a continuous focus on customer service.

    • Must be detail oriented, and have the ability to remain accurate while under pressure.

    • Must be results oriented, and highly organized with the ability to think logically, manage time effectively, prioritize and multi-task.

    • Must have patience and maintain focus through interruptions and emotional stress.

    • Experience working in a collaborative team environment strongly preferred.

    • Must be self-motivated and reliable.

    • Must have a valid NYS Drivers license and reliable transportation.

    • Travel required.

    • On-Call required.