HonorBridge · 1 day ago
Surgical Tissue Specialist - Per Diem
Chapel Hill, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expHonorBridge is the largest Organ Procurement Organization in North Carolina, dedicated to coordinating the organ and tissue donation process. The Surgical Tissue Specialist will work in an operating room setting to recover donated tissue while collaborating with recovery teams and ensuring compliance with quality assurance policies.
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Responsibilities
Perform tissue recovery in an operating room setting
Demonstrate and learn proper aseptic and surgical technique
Demonstrate and learn skillful use of surgical instrumentation and equipment
Perform operating room setup ensuring correct supplies are documented and utilized for the specific tissue recovery
Reports low levels of stock and maintain an organized supply storage area
Completes daily, weekly, monthly, and terminal cleaning of clinical space
Performs pre and post cleaning of operating room
Collaborates with the recovery team in a professional manner
Works with a team to achieve a high level of efficiency and cooperation
Aseptically packages recovered tissue and ships tissue
Performs the recovery of additional tissue types, aortic iliac and heart for valve tissue
Completes case documentation completely and accurately
Performs follow-up according to established standards and policies
Documents case related data and paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
Coordinates the overall Tissue Donation process
Communicates effectively to hospitals, funeral homes, transporters, and partners
Coordinates with the Tissue Administrator on Call, Call Center, and the Recovery Teams
Packs supplies, ships tissues or assist in the operating room
Complies with quality assurance policies and procedures
Collects documentation in donor record and organizes material
Utilizes EMR systems to upload donor’s medical record
Maintains electronic medical record (EMR) access to available hospitals
Utilizes medical information from remote EMR access to obtain and review available medical records
Maintains confidentiality of all patient and donor/recipient information
Participates in staff meetings, continuing education opportunities and educational skills/wet labs
Utilizes technology such as Microsoft software, donation software documentation, copier/fax machines and EMR systems
Assists with training and the development of other team members
Engages in process improvement projects and other lean tools to improve the tissue donation process
Qualification
Required
One year of experience in a clinical environment
Individuals are required to become CTBS certified within 2 years of successfully completing training
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology
Ability to function in high-pressure situations
Experience in form completion and documentation
Valid state driver's license required
Preferred
Surgical tech background or Surgical Technologist / Technicians, Patient Care Techs, Operating Room Tech experience preferred but not required
Associates degree with a concentration in healthcare is strongly preferred but not required
Benefits
Professional Development and Growth
A chance to save a life!
Plus a lot more!
Company
HonorBridge
An organ and tissue donation and recovery program serving counties in North Carolina and Danville, Virginia.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kirk Mizelle
Chief Financial Officer
Kimberly Koontz
Chief Operating Officer
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