Tissue Recovery Specialist – Part Time Variable

Tissue Recovery Specialist

(Part-Time Variable)

Location: Spokane, WA

Department: Tissue Recovery

Job Type: Part-Time Variable

Shift: Variable (dependent on the call schedule) minimum of 12 days of on-call shifts per month (based on the availability you provide). On-call shifts are 24-hours (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 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 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 on-call 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 Lic