Tissue Recovery Specialist

4 weeks ago


Oakland, California, United States UC San Diego Full time
Tissue Recovery Specialist

Under the direction of the On-call Tissue Coordinator, assists in the surgical recovery of tissues for transplantation, research, and medical education. Duties include preoperative prepping of donors, establishing and maintaining sterile fields, recovery and packaging of tissues, documenting recovery in Lifesharing's electronic medical records system, and terminal cleaning of instruments and work area at the completion of surgery. Shares on-call responsibilities for weekends and holidays.

Requirements
  • Graduation from college with a major in an applicable natural science or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Healthcare-related field experience.
  • Sterile field experience.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish.
  • Ability to work with cadavers.
  • Previous experience in the Tissue or Organ recovery industry.
  • Completion of a ER Technologist or Surgical Technologist program.
  • Completion of an EMT program.
  • CEBT and/or CTBS certifications.
Special Conditions
  • Must be able and willing to work with cadavers.
  • Must have a valid CA driver's license and acceptable driving record.
  • Ability to work variable shifts, variable work locations, holidays, weekends, and overtime when required.
  • Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

UC San Diego Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment. The successful candidate will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs and other public health directives.



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