Per Diem - Tissue Recovery Technician

MTF

Syaracuse, NYPer Diem$18/hrSeen 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$18/hr

Location

Syaracuse, NY

Schedule

Per Diem

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Job overview

MTF Biologics’ Tissue Recovery Technician promotes and performs aseptic tissue recovery in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards. The role includes donor evaluation and screening, authorization, recovery, packaging, and shipment coordination, as well as maintaining partner relationships and supporting recovery operations. This per-diem position requires residence in Syracuse, NY and provides call coverage approximately 14–21 days per month, including weekends and holidays.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Gross AnatomyPC LiteracyAseptic Tissue RecoveryDonor ScreeningSterile TechniqueFine AnatomyOr EnvironmentTissue Banking

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED1+ Years ExperienceHealth or Surgical BackgroundAssociate Degree1+ Years ExperienceLPNRNSurgical TechMD

Full job description

Overview

MTF Biologics processes tissue grafts from human donors that are used in a growing array of clinical applications – positively affecting lives across the globe. As a global nonprofit organization that saves and heals lives by honoring donated gifts and serving patients, we collaborate with the medical, scientific, as well as organ and tissue donation communities.

Our goal is simple–do what's right for patients, surgeons, tissue donors, and their families through our guiding principles.

The Tissue Recovery Coordinator plays a vital role in advancing the gift of donation by promoting and performing aseptic tissue recovery in accordance with established regulatory and organizational standards. Responsibilities include donor evaluation and screening, obtaining authorization, tissue recovery, packaging, and shipment coordination to ensure the highest level of quality and compliance. The coordinator cultivates and maintains strong professional relationships with both contracted and non-contracted partner organizations to support donation opportunities and enhance recovery processes throughout the service area. Additional recovery responsibilities may include eye, skin, cardiovascular, and birth tissue recovery as assigned. Through thoughtful stewardship of resources and efficient utilization of supplies, the coordinator contributes to operational excellence while helping maximize the impact of every donation.

This is a Per-Diem position. Must reside in Syracuse, NY.

Pay is $18 per hour plus travel time. $135 per recovery while in training and $225 after

Responsibilities

Coordinates, performs and monitors all aspects of the tissue (ocular if applicable) recovery process according to MTF or other processor’s policy.
Facilitates teamwork and problem solving in support of the mission of MTF
Collaborates with MTF Donor Coordination in all aspects of the referral, screening and authorization process.
Interacts with other recovery teams, hospitals/EMS/Medical Examiners/Funeral Directors, etc throughout all stages of the recovery process.
Collects accurate medical charts, laboratory data, blood specimens and other pertinent data from the recovery site and other appropriate agencies and reviews information to establish donor suitability and maintains such records according to policy
Documents accurate donor records and is responsible for chart completion until chart release; discerns necessary chart corrections to appropriate person(s). Assists in maintenance of donor records, in accordance with Quality Assurance policies and procedures.
Continuously evaluates processes to improve the recovery operations to benefit MTF and the referral sources/donor accounts.
Builds and maintains positive, professional relationships with staff from MTF, Coroner/Medical Examiner Offices, Hospitals, OPOs, Processors and Funeral Homes, etc.
Attends and participates in corporate, clinical and other designated meetings as determined
Provides call coverage for approximately 14-21 days per month, including weekends and holidays. Individual schedules are assigned upon hiring or as determined by business need.
Assembles, completes and maintains assignments as designated (training manuals, materials management, vehicle maintenance, monthly on-call calendar).
Assists manager in the recruitment, hiring, orientation and training of new staff.
Completes other duties as assigned, such as special projects.