Are you ready to save a life?

Do you want to be the person that makes the miracle of organ donation a reality? Do you want to turn tragedy into hope and healing?This is what we do every single day and we think you have what it takes 

Join a team that combines the fulfillment of an amazing mission with incredible benefits. This is not just another job or listing on your resume. Simply put, this job will change you, just like organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation changes the lives of donor families and recipients.

Every day, the Lifebanc team gets the opportunity to change lives forever. Become a part of our family as we work toward a world where everyone in need of an organ or tissue transplant receives the healing they deserve. Come be a life saver.

What is Lifebanc?

Lifebanc, is the federally designated organ, eye and tissue recovery organization that serves 20 counties in Northeast Ohio. Put simply, we facilitate and coordinate organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation in our community and educate the public on the importance of our mission. Our vision is pursuing a future where organ, eye and tissue donation is embraced as an honor and personal responsibility. Our mission is to save and heal lives. 

Position Description:

This position is a duel role that is responsible for providing organ preservation services to provide safe transplantable organs to those in need while meeting the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) and United Network for Organ Sharing UNOS) standards. This position also fulfills the role and responsibility of a surgical technician for Lifebanc organ donor cases.

Essential Functions:

1) Covers assigned shifts on the organ preservation call schedule to assure adequate and reliable coverage on a 24-hour basis including nights, weekends and holidays. 

2) Maintains designated working area, equipment and supplies, assuring sufficient viable supply availability.

3) Provides assistance to the local transplant centers in facilitating the import process in compliance with UNOS and Lifebanc policies.

4) Prepares for organ recovery in the on-site operating room at Lifebanc and assists donor hospitals in preparation when needed.

5) Performs the job expectations of a surgical technician in the setting of an organ recovery.

6) Assists in the facilitation and the recovery of organs and tissues for research purposes.

7) Attends, participates and as requested, makes formal presentations upon request at all mandatory Lifebanc meetings and events. 

8) Serves as a liaison between Lifebanc staff and transplant center surgeons, coordinators and other key personnel in the area of organ preservation.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology with a minimum of one year of experience as a surgical technician.
• One to two years of OPO experience as a SORC/equivalent OPO industry experience and can demonstrate all skills and competence to fulfill the role of a surgical technician during an organ recovery at Lifebanc preferred.
• BLS required.
• Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of and skill in sterile technique.
• Knowledge of anatomy.
• Willing to fly in small aircraft.
• Ability to lift over 75 pounds without assistance. 
• Ability to work for greater than 24 hours at a given time.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time up to 10 hours at a time. 
• Ability to travel 90% of the time with case activity.
• Current valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and a safe driving record.

Compensation and Benefit

When you join Lifebanc you can expect competitive salaries and a great benefit package. Our benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, health savings account, short and long-term disability and life insurance. We also offer a generous paid time off program, 401(K) retirement plan, parental leave, on-site fitness facility, tuition reimbursement and more! 

Lifebanc is committed to a workforce that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. We encourage qualified candidates to apply.