Tissue Recovery Technician Per Diem- Surg Tech / EMT / Mortician

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.  
 

Tissue Recovery Technician- Per Diem
 

Location: This position is located at ConnectLife Albany: 10C Solar Drive Halfmoon, NY 12065

Schedule:

• Per Diem: Minimum of 12 on-call shifts (7am-7pm OR 7pm-7am) per month OR 
• Modified Per Diem: Work minimum 3 on-call shifts per week and receive guaranteed weekly stipend in addition to tissue case pay, plus option for enrollment in health insurance 
• Training period requires minimum of three shifts a week

Salary:  Commission-based plan (paid per tissue procedure)

*Travel required using ConnectLife vehicle to area hospitals and extends up to Vermont- travel stipend provided 

Job Summary

Tissue Recovery Technicians are responsible for the hands-on, scalpel-to-skin, surgical removal of human tissue from our deceased donors.  They would also be responsible for the preservation and packaging of human tissues for use in transplant and research.
 
Essential Job Functions:

• Perform all tissue recovery related tasks including room clean and set up, blood draw, donor preparation, tissue recovery, and post recovery room clean and decontamination.
• Recover and package donated human tissue in order to ensure the integrity and the suitability of the tissue.
• Ensure proper reconstruction of the donor following recovery.
• Ensure compliance with AATB, EBAA, State, Federal, and ConnectLife standards for eye and tissue recovery.
   

Education Requirements:
 •    High school diploma required.
 •    Associates degree or higher in Life Sciences or related field desired.

Experience:
 •    Experience in: Healthcare/medical field, or
 •    one year of hospital experience in a clinical area, or
 •    one year tissue banking experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of anatomy or physiology strongly preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to remain accurate while under pressure.
• Must have patience and maintain focus through interruptions and emotional stress.
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment strongly preferred.
• Must have a valid NYS Driver’s license

What we offer: 

• Paid sick time 
• Reimbursement for parking, tolls, and mileage 
• Per Diem Pay based on recoveries 
• 10% case pay increase for recoveries between 7pm and 7am
• Additional stipend for travel over 50 miles 

EMT, Surgical Technicians, LPN's, Morticians and Medical Professionals encouraged to apply!

Text Renee at 716-468-4636 for more information.