Tissue Recovery Specialist - Full Time (20102-2026310)

AT LIFENET HEALTH, YOU ARE THE ADVANTAGE

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.

Together, we are united by a mission greater than ourselves, a purpose rooted in healing.

About This Job

Location: Renton, WA

Department: Tissue Recovery

Schedule: Full-Time | Variable shift, 8:15 AM - 5:00 PM Mon - Fri for office hours (dependent on the call schedule), 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM 24-hour on-call schedule. Holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Clinical Status: Enhanced Clinical

How You’ll Make An Impact

As a Tissue Recovery Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in advancing our mission. In this position, you’ll be responsible for performing all assigned tasks related to successful completion of tissue recovery operations. Recover human tissues for transplant and research following established LifeNet Health and client policies and procedures. Assist in organizing recovery teams and may perform the role of trainer and/or preceptor for new tissue recovery employees. Actively participate in a rotational on-call schedule to adequately cover needs of the recovery site operations. Maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times while representing LifeNet Health.

Important: This role requires the ability 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.

This role is critical to the LifeNet Health mission because it is an important step in taking the donor’s gifts and transitioning them to lifesaving and health restoring allografts for patients around the globe.

Your work will have purpose every single day, contributing directly to life-changing outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Recovers basic and advanced tissues for transplant and research following LifeNet Health and client Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including appropriate donor reconstruction.
• Performs a thorough physical examination of the potential tissue donor and review of medical records. Ensures concurrent, accurate and thorough completion of assigned LifeNet Health donor chart documentation and quality reviews.
• Assists in the onboarding and training of new tissue recovery staff members as a trainer and/or preceptor to maximize the donation opportunity and ensure compliance with departmental procedures and industry standards/regulations.
• Performs administrative office duties such as ordering, stocking to ensure continuity of recovery operations; seeks, evaluates, and makes recommendations for improvement and cost savings opportunities.
• Responsibly and accurately review tissue donor disclosure/authorization documents and confers with team members pertaining to its verification.
• Organizes teams and prepares supplies for case activity.
• Transports or arranges for transport of recovered tissues, blood samples and/or cultures to LifeNet Health or other client facilities.
  
  

What You’ll Bring

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of work experience
• Valid State Driver’s License
  
  

Preferred Experience/Skills/Certifications

• Associate Degree or successful completion of a health care technical or professional program; Allied Health; Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Paramedic, Nursing, Certified Surgical Technologist/Surgical Technologist (CST/ST), Funeral Director/Embalmer, Autopsy Technician or Hospital Corpsman
• Previous experience with aseptic technique and/or previous experience in tissue banking, medical device or related industry
  
  

Key Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Following defined procedures: Ability to follow LifeNet Health and client procedures and industry regulations.
• Teamwork: Ability to work as part of a team to accomplish tasks, in solving problems and executing improvement initiatives.
• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively to team members, management, other LifeNet Health staff and outside agencies involved in the donation process.
• Individual motivation: Ability to motivate self in completing assigned tasks and proactively seek out opportunities for self and organizational improvement.
• Computer Skills: Ability to perform basic computer literacy skills to complete essential job functions.
  
  

WHY JOIN LIFENET HEALTH

When you join LifeNet Health, you're not just taking a job, you’re joining a mission-driven community dedicated to making a global impact through regenerative medicine. You’ll be part of a workplace that values authenticity, collaboration, and the drive to make a difference.

We recognize that great work happens when people feel supported. That’s why our total rewards package is designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

Here’s How We Support YOU

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage- Comprehensive care that won’t break the bank.
• Profit Sharing Plan- Share in the success you help create.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan- Invest in your future with confidence.
• Paid Parental Leave- 6 weeks to bond with your newest family member.
• Corporate Sponsored Events- Celebrate milestones and build connections.
• Generous Paid Time Off- Because balance matters:
• 18 vacation days (based on position, tenure, and state laws)
• 9 sick days (subject to local and state regulations)
• 9 holidays (7 standard 2 floating)
• Flexible Work Program- For approved roles, how and where you perform best.
• Tuition reimbursement- We invest in your growth and education.
• Career & Leadership Development- Expand your impact and potential.
• Wellness Program- Prioritize your health with holistic resources.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Support for you and your household.
• Incredible teammates- Collaborate with passionate, dedicated professionals.
  

Note: All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and may be modified at any time, with or without notice, unless otherwise required by law. This job posting does not constitute an employment contract and does not alter the “at-will” nature of employment at LifeNet Health.

Compensation

Salary Range: $28.00 to $46.67 / hour

Final compensation will be based on factors such as geographic location, qualifications, and prior relevant experience. The pay range for this position is $28.00 hourly (entry level qualifications) to $46.67 hourly (experienced in this role). Actual compensation may be higher based on the successful candidate’s knowledge and relevant experience.

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.

As part of our commitment to safety, we maintain a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment substance abuse screening.

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