What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tissue Recovery Specialist (PD) position at LiveOnNY?
Overview
At LiveOnNY we save lives, provide comfort, and strengthen legacies through organ, eye and tissue donation for the 13 million New Yorkers we serve.
This position requires you to have a vehicle and a valid drivers license.
The Tissue Recovery Specialist: Participates as a member of the Tissue Recovery Team at hospital locations and other recovery facilities within the LiveOnNY service area. Complies with LiveOnNY policies and procedures, FDA regulations, AATB standards, OSHA standards, and the standards and procedures of affiliated tissue banks when participating in tissue recovery activities. Incorporates surgical sterile technique during tissue recovery procedures. Supports and fosters the mission, vision and core values of LiveOnNY and its commitment to organ, eye and tissue donation.
Responsibilities
Follows LiveOnNY policies and procedures, FDA regulations, AATB standards, OSHA standards, and AORN standards for sterile technique while preparing for and performing recoveries.
Organizes and arranges the back table and supplies to facilitate tissue recovery and prevent cross contamination and mislabeling of tissues.
Maintains aseptic technique throughout the recovery.
Opens sterile supplies for tissue recovery.
Sterilizes instruments for surgical recovery team.
Cultures recovered musculoskeletal tissue according to established protocol.
Labels recovered tissue and culture/blood tubes according to established protocol.
Packages recovered musculoskeletal tissue according to established protocol.
Together with other team members, cleans the operating room/recovery facility after tissue recovery.
Coaches and trains new team members on back table procedures, as assigned.
Carries a pager during all scheduled on-call hours for recoveries.
Responds to pages within 15 minutes.
Arrives at the hospital on time for the scheduled recovery.
Qualifications
Reliable transportation and a valid drivers license.
MD, RN, Surgical Technician, EMT or equivalent and/or one to two years related experience and/or training preferred.
Good knowledge of human anatomy/function and basic medical terminology is necessary.
Knowledge of surgical aseptic technique and demonstrated ability to work in a sterile operating room setting required.
Excellent interpersonal and customer services skills essential.
CTBS certification (Certified Tissue Bank Specialist) preferred.
LiveOnNY offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package.
- 403(b) deferred annuity
- Medical/Vision/Dental/Life
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time Off
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Cellular plan discounts
- Auto Insurance discounts
Salary: $30-55/hr
