What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tissue Recovery Technician - Legacy of Hope position at UAB Medicine?
Position Description
Schedule: Shifts May Vary
Location: Birmingham Area
Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally
The Tissue Recovery Technician is an integral role within the Tissue Work System, at Legacy of Hope (LoH). The Tissue Recovery Technician performs TWS administrative, operational, and recovery responsibilities in an expeditious, professional, and efficient manner. The Tissue Recovery Technician will perform, under supervision, the surgical recovery of human tissue (and biomedical specimens) for transplant, research, and education according to LoH’s policies and procedures and in compliance with the standards established by American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA). They will assist in the case logistics, acquisition and transport of the required surgical supplies, recovery site preparation, proper packaging and labeling of donor tissue, donor reconstruction, and documentation as instructed by the Recovery Team Lead. The TRT’s expected number of call days is between 11-15 days of call per month.
Additional Non-surgical Responsibilities Include
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required: High School Diploma with minimum one year’s experience related to mortuary sciences, anatomy and physiology, surgical technician, or other applicable medical/surgical knowledge. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of aseptic technique, human anatomy and physiology, and/or surgical instrumentation use and maintenance.
Preferred: Associate’s degree or higher. Two years of experience within health care or mortuary science focus. Knowledge of tissue banking.
License, Certification And/Or Registration
Required: Reliable transportation and valid Alabama driver’s license and ability to be insured.
Preferred: Certification in a medical or health related field.
TRAITS & SKILLS: Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one’s own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient/donor confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work; ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived need; (12) knowledge of local, state and federal regulations related to donation; (13) knowledge of FDA, CMS, AOPO, AATB and Legacy of Hope standards and regulations.
UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.
Schedule: Shifts May Vary
Location: Birmingham Area
Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally
The Tissue Recovery Technician is an integral role within the Tissue Work System, at Legacy of Hope (LoH). The Tissue Recovery Technician performs TWS administrative, operational, and recovery responsibilities in an expeditious, professional, and efficient manner. The Tissue Recovery Technician will perform, under supervision, the surgical recovery of human tissue (and biomedical specimens) for transplant, research, and education according to LoH’s policies and procedures and in compliance with the standards established by American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA). They will assist in the case logistics, acquisition and transport of the required surgical supplies, recovery site preparation, proper packaging and labeling of donor tissue, donor reconstruction, and documentation as instructed by the Recovery Team Lead. The TRT’s expected number of call days is between 11-15 days of call per month.
Additional Non-surgical Responsibilities Include
- Completion of case documentation as assigned by TWS or quality assurance team members.
- Performance of tasks and duties as assigned to maintain TWS vehicles, office, surgical quarantine and supply area as well as tissue recovery facility in constant state of operational and audit readiness.
- Participation in meetings, LoH sponsored events.
- Performs other administrative duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required: High School Diploma with minimum one year’s experience related to mortuary sciences, anatomy and physiology, surgical technician, or other applicable medical/surgical knowledge. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of aseptic technique, human anatomy and physiology, and/or surgical instrumentation use and maintenance.
Preferred: Associate’s degree or higher. Two years of experience within health care or mortuary science focus. Knowledge of tissue banking.
License, Certification And/Or Registration
Required: Reliable transportation and valid Alabama driver’s license and ability to be insured.
Preferred: Certification in a medical or health related field.
TRAITS & SKILLS: Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one’s own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient/donor confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work; ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived need; (12) knowledge of local, state and federal regulations related to donation; (13) knowledge of FDA, CMS, AOPO, AATB and Legacy of Hope standards and regulations.
UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.