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Gift of Life Donor Program · 1 day ago

Tissue Recovery Specialist-Preservation Tech.

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Gift of Life Donor Program is a non-profit agency serving eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware, responsible for recovering organs and tissue for transplants. The Tissue Recovery Specialist/Preservationist will perform tissue recoveries, assist transplant surgeons during surgeries, and ensure proper transportation of organs to hospitals.

Health CareMedicalNon Profit

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Tissue Recovery Specialists are trained to perform tissue recoveries, adhering to and exemplifying established protocols and procedures

Crosstrain to perform eye banking and perfusion

Preservationists are trained to work with Transplant Surgeons, assisting during surgery, packaging organs, and potentially transporting them to recipient hospitals

Transport surgical recovery teams for organ recovery

Travel to donor hospitals

Obtain sterile blood for serology testing. Perform instrument count and sterilization procedures

Reconstruct, clean, and provide standard postmortem care to the donor

Clean and return OR to its previous condition

Qualification

Surgical aseptic techniquesHuman anatomyPhysiologyDocumentation practicesInterpersonal skills

Required

Ideally possess knowledge of surgical aseptic techniques, human anatomy, and physiology

Live within 40 minutes of our Philadelphia office

Have a current Passport or Real ID

Possesses a reliable vehicle

Possess a valid Driver's license and be insurable

Having strong interpersonal skills to facilitate team building and partnering with colleagues and peers

Strong documentation practices

Able to work a 24-hour 5 day on call, 3-day non-call schedule

Ability to operate a 4-wheel drive vehicle and van in fair weather and adverse conditions

Ability to participate in cases that require transportation by fixed-wing aircraft or helicopter

Must be capable of travelling anywhere in the United States or Canada

Preferred

skilled surgical technologists or EMTs with a passion for saving or changing a life and a minimum of 3+ years of Operating Room experience

Benefits

Outstanding benefits package including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition assistance

403(b) with employer match up to 11%

Guaranteed pay for 40 hours

Company

Gift of Life Donor Program

Gift of Life Donor Program is a non-profit organisation dedicated to organ and tissue procurement and donation for transplant patients.

Founded in 1974

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.donors1.org/

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