Tissue Recovery Coordinator
- LifeShare Carolinas
- FT Variable Atrium Health
- 3.7 Charlotte, NC Job Details Full-time $25.30
- $37.
95 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Adoption assistance Parental leave Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Biomedical waste Anatomy knowledge Medical equipment sterilization Dissection EMT Certification Labeling OR experience CTBS Mid-level High school diploma or GED Disinfection procedures Collecting samples for laboratory testing Surgical instruments Cardiology Suturing Certified Surgical Technologist LPN Decontamination Associate's degree Patient transport
Full Job Description Department:
37851 Carolinas Medical Center•
Lifeshare:
Organ Status:
Benefits Eligible:
Yes Hou rs
Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
FT Variable Pay Range $25.30
95 Essential Functions Performs aseptic recovery of tissue including but not limited to eyes, bones, ligaments, tendons, heart for valves, saphenous vessels, and skin according to departmental policies and procedures. Lifts, positions and transports donors at the donor hospital, as well as the utilization of Surgical Sterile Technique for individual tissues as needed. Collects blood samples from donors and properly labels, packages and ships to the receiving lab Maintains donor and tissue records under the guidance of the QA Coordinator and the supervision of the Manager. Packages and arranges for pick-up of biohazard material and maintains the proper documentation of the discard of biohazard material. Physical Requirements Available to travel distances greater than 100 miles and function effectively in unfamiliar hospital environments. Must be able to push, pull or otherwise move heavy objects, and must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs. Must have good manual dexterity and visual acuity. Must be able to endure long periods of standing and walking. Education, Experience and Certifications High school diploma or equivalent required. Knowledge of abdominal and thoracic anatomy required. Associate's degree or Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS) certification preferred. Certified Surgical Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Eye Bank Technician, RN, or LPN preferred. Operating room experience preferred. Basic understanding of kidney anatomy, surgical dissection technique, suturing, vascular surgery, cellular metabolism and laboratory values within six months of employment required. CEBT may be required per department if processing in eye bank. Our Commitment to
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Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. The LifeShare Carolinas Tissue Recovery Coordinator assists with the evaluation and recovery of all tissues and eyes for transplantation or research. Responsible for donor evaluation, surgical recovery, storage and shipment of tissues to the processor(s). Responsible for decontamination and sterilization of all surgical instruments used during recoveries, and lab maintenance.
