Tissue Recovery Technician - Per Diem - EMT'S/Surgical Techs

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Tissue Recovery Technician - Per Diem - EMT'S/Surgical Techs 30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1471 Tissue Recovery Technician (Per Diem) 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. This hands-on, mission-driven role offers paid, on-the-job training. Ideal for candidates seeking: Supplemental or primary income potential Higher earnings with greater availability Hands-on healthcare experience in a mission-driven setting Location: ConnectLife Syracuse: 517 East Washington St., Syracuse, NY 13202. Must have a valid NYS driver’s license, arrive within 1 hour of a case call, and travel in company vehicle to area hospitals. Schedule : Full Per diem: minimum 12 on-call 12‑hour shifts/month, or Modified Per diem: at least 3 on-call shifts/week plus stipend and health insurance option. Training requires at least 3 shifts/week. Availability must include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Pay : Pay is case-based, offering flexible scheduling and strong earning potential tied to availability and participation. Recent average earnings of active Technicians at this location ranged from $86.12-$125.69/hour, averaging $105.90/hour. This is not a guaranteed hourly rate but a snapshot of historical data over the previous 6 months; compensation varies by case volume and Tech availability. Office and training time pay is $16.00/hour; recoveries are paid per procedure, or piece rate. Additional travel and case-related reimbursements may apply. Weekly stipend plus 75% of case pay Option for health insurance (“Full per diem” is not benefit‑eligible) Minimum Education and Experience include: High school diploma or equivalent required Associate degree or higher in a related field preferred Healthcare or medical‑related experience preferred Tissue banking experience preferred We welcome candidates with experience or education in: Surgical technology Healthcare or patient care EMT/Paramedic services Mortuary science Operating room or hospital environments Medical assisting or clinical support Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Anatomy and physiology knowledge strongly preferred Must be adaptable, detail-oriented, organized, and able to think critically and multitask accurately. Team‑based work experience preferred Must be reliable, professional, and self‑motivated Valid NYS driver’s license, reliable transportation, travel, and on‑call availability required Required Physical Demands*: Continuous standing, at least 65% of the time. Frequent sitting, walking, bending, squatting, and kneeling. Continuous lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling up to 10lbs. Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs. Frequent reaching forward, lateral, and overhead. Continuously receiving detailed information through written, electronic, and oral communication. Frequent clarity of vision at near and/or far distances. * The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to request accommodation, please speak to the Human Resources Department. As part of the tissue recovery team, you will: Perform sterile surgical recovery of donated human tissue Assist with donor prep, blood draws, setup, and cleanup Preserve, package, and transport tissue to regulatory standards Maintain compliance with regulatory and organizational standards Attend required training and team meetings Work effectively in fast‑paced clinical and surgical settings #J-18808-Ljbffr