Tissue Recovery Coordinator - Western Washington

General Summary

The Tissue Recovery Coordinator I (TRC I) is responsible for all activities related to the aseptic surgical recovery and safe packaging of tissues. This includes, but is not limited to, musculoskeletal and skin, supporting the mission, goals, and strategic plan of LifeCenter Northwest. In addition to the behavioral requirements, the TRC I is responsible for safeguarding the cultural and professional standards of the organization.

Essential Job Functions

• Tissue recovery duties depend upon experience level, and donor specifics. Duties may include:
• Aseptically recovers musculoskeletal tissues and skin from deceased donors with few errors
• Must be able to perform independent packing of supplies for cases, utilizing knowledge of processor criteria and age ranges
• Aids in physical assessments, blood draws, and preparation of donor for recovery
• Utilizes sterile technique to efficiently perform back table duties, including packaging, labeling, culturing grafts and draping
• Shares responsibility of driving or independently driving company vehicles as needed to and from recovery locations
• Acts as preceptor within skillset for other tissue staff as needed

Administrative Responsibilities

• Reviews all relevant SOPs within their assigned due date, annually or as assigned, and provides documentation of completed training
• Participates in regularly scheduled training events, including in-person wet labs and online training in the learning management system
• Attends all necessary meetings unless otherwise approved
• Participates in continuing education or other training opportunities (on-site or remotely) as determined by the Director, Tissue Donation Services

Facilities Responsibilities

• Assigned office days may be required
• Repacking of totes and checking expiration dates of supplies, as well as inputting and receiving supply orders
• Aids in stocking, transferring, and rotating supplies between locations
• May perform courier duties when needed for tissue and tissue products (e.g., cultures, blood, etc.)
• Performs routine and as-needed facility cleaning and maintenance
• Works effectively with hospital OR staff to maintain good hospital relations and a cooperative work environment

Other Responsibilities

• Participates in, and may lead, employee committees and events
• Complies with applicable laws, regulations, and LifeCenter policies and procedures

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Previous training in tissue recovery or similar clinical experience is desirable
• Knowledge of anatomy and aseptic technique is preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with team members
• Demonstrates care, courtesy, and concern in all interactions, and establishes consistent, continuous care and respect for the donor
• Provides culturally sensitive care including consideration for diverse cultures, ethnicity, language, community, and beliefs
• Ability to multitask

Education, Experience & Job Requirements

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree in health sciences is preferred
• Training as a Surgical Technologist or experience in the medical field/sciences is preferred
• Requires a valid driver’s license and access to an insured automobile for work-related functions at expected times
• Must also possess valid state or federally issued identification suitable for air travel
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster, or applicable medical or religious exemption will be required as a condition of employment upon offer

Benefits And Compensation

• LifeCenter Northwest offers medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, and travel accident insurance.
• Employees have the option of enrolling in the following supplemental or voluntary plans: life insurance, short-term disability, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness coverage and pet insurance.
• Employees enrolled in our 403(b) program will receive an employer match of up to 7% after one year, employees are auto enrolled at 3% and may change their enrollment at any time.
• LifeCenter encourages all employees to find balance and well-being and provides all employees access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and provides a quarterly Wellness Reimbursement.
• Employees enjoy paid holidays throughout the calendar year and earn 119 hours of PTO annually (to start) as well as Health Time Off hours that is earned 1 hour per 30 worked, paid living donor leave, two weeks paid jury duty leave after 6 months of service, and three weeks of paid parental leave after one year of service is complete.

PAY RANGE

• TRC I: $30.22 - $43.83 Hourly
• TRC II: $34.03 - $49.35 Hourly
• TRC III: $36.50 - $52.94 Hourly

Behavioral Requirements

• The employee in this position must uphold the core values of LifeCenter; these include:
• Integrity: We are trustworthy, reliable, respectful, and accountable
• Collaboration: We work in partnership with others, seeking to understand and be understood, and finding common ground and shared goals to build upon together
• Courage: We take personal responsibility and face challenges head-on
• Service: Through professionalism and dedication, we honor our commitment to serve others and our obligation to be good stewards of the gift of life

Equal Opportunity Employer

LifeCenter Northwest is committed to providing its employees equitable and competitive compensation. This position is eligible for additional compensation to the base pay rate, in the form of Overtime, Extra Call Pay, Extra Call Worked, Overnight Differential, and Holiday Stipend Pay.