Tissue Recovery Specialist - Full Time

Tissue Recovery Specialist

Location: Jacksonville, Florida

Department: Tissue Recovery

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Variable 8:15 AM - 5:00 PM Mon - Fri for office hours (dependent on the call schedule) 7:00 AM - 7:00 AM 24-hour on-call schedule. Holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Clinical Classification: Enhanced Clinical

LifeNet Health is searching for talented individuals who will embrace our mission of saving lives, restoring health, and giving hope.

LifeNet Health, headquartered in Virginia Beach, is the largest nonprofit organ procurement organization (“OPO”) and tissue processor in the United States, as well as a leading innovator in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Our goal is to improve the quality of human life through the provisions of organs, tissues and cells for transplantation; to provide innovation in the field of bio-implants, regenerative medicine and research; and to serve the community with educational and support services that enhance the donation process. LifeNet Health has over 1200 employees and has a growing global presence.

How you will contribute to LifeNet Health’s success:

As a Tissue Recovery Specialist you will perform all assigned tasks related to successful completion of tissue recovery operations. Recovers human tissues for transplant and research following established LifeNet Health and client policies and procedures.  Assists in organizing recovery teams and may perform the role of trainer and/or preceptor for new tissue recovery employees.  Actively participates in a rotational on-call schedule to adequately cover needs of the recovery site operations.  Maintains a professional appearance and attitude at all times while representing LifeNet Health.

Important: This role requires the ability to sit, stand, bend, walk and lift up to 50 lbs. for the duration of the shift; as well as wear personal protective equipment to include: surgical gowns, masks, visors or goggles and caps.

This role is critical to the LifeNet Health mission because it is an important step in taking the donor’s gifts and transitioning them to lifesaving and health restoring allografts for patients around the globe.

What you’ll do:

• Recovers basic and advanced tissues for transplant and research following LifeNet Health and client Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including appropriate donor reconstruction.
• Performs a thorough physical examination of the potential tissue donor and review of medical records. Ensures concurrent, accurate and thorough completion of assigned LifeNet Health donor chart documentation and quality reviews.
• Assists in the onboarding and training of new tissue recovery staff members as a trainer and/or preceptor to maximize the donation opportunity and ensure compliance with departmental procedures and industry standards/regulations.
• Performs administrative office duties such as ordering, stocking to ensure continuity of recovery operations; seeks, evaluates, and makes recommendations for improvement and cost savings opportunities.
• Responsibly and accurately review tissue donor disclosure/authorization documents and confers with team members pertaining to its verification.
• Organizes teams and prepares supplies for case activity.
• Transports or arranges for transport of recovered tissues, blood samples and/or cultures to LifeNet Health or other client facilities.

What you’ll bring (Minimum Requirements):

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of work experience
• Valid State Driver’s License

Preferred:

• Associate Degree or successful completion of a health care technical or professional program; Allied Health; Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Paramedic, Nursing, Certified Surgical Technologist/Surgical Technologist (CST/ST), Funeral Director/Embalmer, Autopsy Technician or Hospital Corpsman
• Previous experience with aseptic technique and/or previous experience in tissue banking, medical device or related industry

These would be nice too (Knowledge Skills and Abilities):

• Following defined procedures: Ability to follow LifeNet Health and client procedures and industry regulations.
• Teamwork: Ability to work as part of a team to accomplish tasks, in solving problems and executing improvement initiatives.
• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively to team members, management, other LifeNet Health staff and outside agencies involved in the donation process.
• Individual motivation: Ability to motivate self in completing assigned tasks and proactively seek out opportunities for self and organizational improvement.
• Computer Skills: Ability to perform basic computer literacy skills to complete essential job functions.

Why work at LifeNet Health?

We have a fierce drive for our mission of Saving Lives, Restoring Health, and Giving Hope. You will not find another company with a culture as strong as ours.

• 403(b) and Profit-Sharing Plan
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Corporate sponsored events for employees
• Work-life balance with generous paid time off to include vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
  • 18 vacation days
  • 9 sick days
  • 7 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Personal career, skill, and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness Program (gym reimbursement, monthly wellness webinars, mental health toolkit, financial resources, and much more)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and members of their household
• Dedicated and passionate co-workers

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location and the candidate’s qualifications and prior relevant experience. The pay range for this position is $21.96 hourly (entry-level qualifications) to $29.28 hourly (experienced in this role) *.

*Actual compensation may be higher based on the successful candidate’s knowledge and relevant experience.