Tissue Recovery Technician I

Summary:

The Tissue Recovery Technician I role is responsible for performing tissue recovery and leading a recovery team in recovery of post-mortem tissues as determined by the authorization, as well as, organizational and processor needs, to ensure safe human grafts for transplantation. Responsible for using aseptic technique to assist and/or to perform the recovery of post-mortem human tissue including bone, connective tissue, skin, heart for heart valves, and/or veins to ensure safe grafts for transplantation. Tissue recovered may be for the purpose of transplant, research, and education.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Responds promptly and reports to tissue donor cases, once assigned and as directed by the recovery team leader


• Performs duties as assigned from the recovery team lead during each case in compliance with STA’s policies and procedures


• Performs the recovery of tissue, circulates, and assists the team as needed during the case


• Performs duties as assigned in compliance with STA’s policies and procedures, and in compliance with regulatory requirements. Assists in preparing surgical site and donor for recovering and performing post-donation activities, as appropriate


• Performs quality control practices as defined by standard operating procedures


• Displays respect for the donor and donor family at all times, maintains donor confidentiality and communicates clearly to other agencies and departments as needed


• Attends departmental meetings and completes required training to ensure compliance and keeps abreast of industry, organizational, and departmental changes


• Maintains confidentiality of donor information in accordance with STA policies


• Verifies the authorization and Donor Risk Assessment Interview (DRAI), ensuring compliance with AATB and Processor requirements


• Performs other duties as assigned

Compliance:

OSHA CATEGORY DEFINITION: Category 1 - The incumbent in this position has potential for occupational exposure

The incumbent will have access to confidential material and is required to use discretion with this information and comply with STA Confidentiality policy

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Associates degree in a life science


• Certification in surgical technology/medical/paramedical professional is preferred to perform all technical functions of the position / equivalent work-related experience


• Knowledge of aseptic technique, Human Anatomy and Physiology; disease processes, surgical instrumentation and maintenance

Qualifications and Skills:

• Excellent oral, written, and documentation skills


• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel and to represent the organization publicly


• Self-motivated and possess the ability to meet the requirements of a demanding call schedule required


• Ability to meet assigned deadlines


• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team required


• Ability to cope with high levels of stress and able to handle a heavy workload


• Ability to be flexible in a dynamic work environment


• Ability to travel in light and commercial aircraft or drive his/her personal auto in order to meet all job duties and responsibilities


• Current Driver’s license required

Physical Environment / Working Conditions:

Performs tissue recoveries in hospital morgues, hospital operating rooms, coroner offices, autopsy suites, and funeral homes/mortuaries. Perform office duties in a normal office environment. Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time and be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs. Travel in light and commercial aircraft, or automobile is required in order to meet all the duties and responsibilities of the position. Is required to use his/her private auto for job related ground transportation.

Other:

Southwest Transplant Alliance maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with employees and applicants for employment. No aspect of employment will be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by statute. In addition to federal law requirements, STA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the STA has staff.

Disclaimer: The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the Director of People Services.