Tissue Recovery Technician I

Job Title: Tissue Recovery Technician I Department: Tissue Reports to: Director of Tissue Recovery Exemption: Non-Exempt Date Revised: 5/15/2025 Position Summary A Tissue Recovery Technician is responsible for the recovery, culturing and packaging of human musculoskeletal and dermis tissue for transplant and research. Essential Functions Demonstrates ability to pull applicable supplies required for recovery and document accordingly Demonstrates ability to take applicable case related photographs Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate PPE use based on traffic patterns in the recovery facility Demonstrates ability to properly set up an operating room for a tissue recovery Proficient in all tasks required for a tissue recovery including surgical hand scrubbing, sterile gown and gloving, maintaining aseptic technique, donor preparation, draping, recovery procedures, culturing, packaging and labeling of recovered tissues Demonstrates knowledge of applicable surgical instruments Ability to obtain blood samples Ability to competently recover musculoskeletal and dermis grafts with minimal to no assistance Demonstrates proper reconstruction technique post tissue recovery Demonstrates proper cleaning of instruments, equipment and recovery spaces Demonstrates the ability to adequately perform and tissue verification process for packaging and labeling of recovered tissues Job Role Expectations Maintains all applicable competency annually Reviews and completes all assigned tasks in Q-Pulse in a timely manner Completes all Training courses in a timely manner Maintains an average iTx task closure rate = 5 days Able to navigate various necessary LOPA data/software systems Responds to call within 15 minutes when on call Attends all mandatory departmental meetings and educational sessions Participates in call schedule, meeting minimum on call requirements based on full-time status Participates in research recovery projects, as needed Assists in restocking of used and unused supplies Organizational Expectations Uphold LOPA core values of selfless, authentic and passionate Use constructive and positive communication Be a team player Hold yourself and others accountable Keep a positive attitude Be respectful of others Timely completion of all required educational training, tasks and SOP reviews by assigned due date Role Progression Role immediately ahead of Tissue Recovery Technician I (TRT I) is a Tissue Recovery Technician II (TRT II) Ability to recover all cardiovascular grafts with little to no assistance Work Environment Possible exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, airborne illnesses, hazardous materials, pharmacological agents with little likelihood of harm if established health precautions are followed. May, at times, have exposure to blood, packaged organs and tissues for transplant and/or research in a hospital setting or while in the office. Possible mental, physical and visual fatigue associated with detailed work Travel via vehicle or airplane may be necessary May recover in areas other than the LOPA OR’s, i.e. coroner’s office or a hospital Physical Demands Ability to stand for extended periods of time Ability to assist in the moving and transferring of donors of various weights Repetitive movements of wrists and hands while using various surgical instruments Ability to lift packed boxes of various weights Work Hours Up to twelve(12) call shifts/month Shift length is sixteen(16) hours each Covering holidays as outlined in handbook One scheduled office day per month Requirements Education and Experience High school diploma or GED; or 2+ years of tissue procurement experience Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of structures, systems and services of LOPA Knowledge of medical terminology Knowledge of technological resources including phone systems, PDA’s, etc. Skill in establishing and maintaining relationships with internal and external contacts Basic skill in email and word processing Ability to be flexible in a dynamic work environment Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to deliver effective verbal and written communication #J-18808-Ljbffr