Processing Technician, OB On-the-Job Training) (10102-2026504)

About the role

Every day, you help us to save lives, restore health, and bring hope to patients and families around the world. At LifeNet Health, we cultivate growth, innovation, and collaboration, where your contributions drive solutions that benefit humanity.

Location

Virginia Beach, VA (Bayside)

Department

Production & Logistics

Schedule

Full-Time, Saturday-Monday (6:00AM-6:45PM)

Important

You will be required 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.

How You’ll Make An Impact

In this position, you’ll be responsible for performing all aspects of processing, preservation and storage of tissues in an FDA regulated environment. Works in a team environment under aseptic conditions while performing controlled production processes. Performs quality assessments of tissue products and documentation.

Tissue Processing

• Reviews work orders or processing instructions/scheduling prior to initiating production.
• Works with production supervisors to adjust plans as needed.
• Performs all aspects of processing tissue (debridement, dissection, cutting, cleaning and disinfection, sizing, assessing) according to current procedures and protocols.
• Affords assistance to supervisory team in production enhancement and improvement initiatives.
• Packages all aspects of packaging and preservation of tissue products (confirmation of sizing, quality, packaging materials, cryopreservation, etc.) according to current procedures and protocols.
• Documents all processes and functions performed in accordance with all procedures and protocols.
• Decontaminates post-processing equipment and the processing room according to current procedures and protocols.

What You’ll Do

• Tissue Processing: Reviews work orders or processing instructions/scheduling prior to initiating production. Works with production supervisors to adjust plans as needed. Performs all aspects of processing tissue (debridement, dissection, cutting, cleaning and disinfection, sizing, assessing) according to current procedures and protocols. Assists supervisory team in production enhancement and improvement initiatives. Packages all aspects of packaging and preservation of tissue products (confirmation of sizing, quality, packaging materials, cryopreservation, etc.) according to current procedures and protocols. Documents all processes and functions performed in accordance with all procedures and protocols. Decontaminates post-processing equipment and the processing room according to current procedures and protocols.
• Packaging: Perform all aspects of packaging and preservation of tissue products (confirmation of sizing, quality, packaging materials, cryopreservation, etc.) according to current procedures and protocols.
• Documentation & Data Entry: Document all processes and functions performed in accordance with all procedures and protocols.
• Decontamination: Perform post-processing decontamination of equipment and the processing room according to current procedures and protocols.

Minimum Requirements

• High School or GED required
• Must be 18 years of age or older to apply
• Zero years of work experience is required

Preferred Experience/Skills/Certifications

• Certified Tissue Banking Specialist (CTBS) Certification preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• One (1) year Tissue Processing Experience preferred

Key Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Able to perform tasks thoroughly and with care; checks work to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Able to convey information verbally and in writing
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, Computer Software, Databases
• Able to learn new skills, grafts, and adapt to developing product lines
• Able to prioritize multiple, competing priorities and manage time/workload
• Able to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Technical skills (preferred), General knowledge of anatomy, able to use surgical instrumentation and equipment

Why Join LifeNet Health

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Profit sharing plan
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid parental leave
• Corporate sponsored events
• Flexible work program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career & leadership development
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Incredible teammates

Compensation

Salary Range: $20.00 / hourly

Equal Opportunity Employer

LifeNet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.