LifeSource is seeking a Tissue Recovery Coordinator (Trainee) who will be trained to be able to actively to perform surgical recovery of tissue and eye from deceased donors for transplantation and/or research purposes across the donor service area. This is a great opportunity for for those with CNA, EMT, Medical Lab, Phlebotomy and other similar backgrounds to join our mission to save and heal lives through advocacy and excellence in organ, tissue, and eye donation.

As a Tissue Recovery Coordinator (in training), you’ll advance our life-saving work by performing the following job duties:

Engage in safe, timely and compassionate surgical recovery of tissue (including skin, cardiac, vascular, musculoskeletal, and ocular) from incision to reconstruction using established surgical and sterile technique protocols in an operating room or similar environment.
Assist, exhibiting a thorough understanding of requirements, with assessment, lab testing specimens, packaging, and documentation coordination of a recovery.
Engage in general tissue services including assisting with tracking and maintaining the cleanliness and orderly manner of the clinical suite, including tissue supply rooms, staging area, and offsite medical examiner recovery suites.

Schedule: This opening is on Day shift: 6am-6:30pm. These are 12.5 hour shifts (with meal break), Six 12.5-hour shifts per 2-week pay period. Schedule includes weekends as part of the rotation.

Training period is 2-3 months with a mixture of classroom and didactic techniques to build up ability to work on more and more complex cases on the path to a Tissue Recovery Coordinator role. Initial training will be start during AM shift hours (0600-1830).

Requires a variable on-call and in-office blended schedule to ensure 24-hour coverage which includes weekdays, weekends, nights and holidays. Must be able to adjust schedule to accommodate organizational needs including times of clinical high volume.

If this sounds like something of interest to you, please see below for additional details and qualifications.

QUALIFICATIONS - TRAINEE

Requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to 2 years of biology, anatomy surgical procedures, dissection, tissue recovery or similar responsibilities, with proven knowledge of human anatomy.
Prefer proven knowledge of aseptic/sterile technique.
Performing recoveries requires attention to detail, hand-eye coordination, a steady hand, effective fine motor skills, occasionally exerting necessary force and ability to manipulate tools accurately to execute trained techniques.
Must maintain a valid driver license and have reliable personal automobile to be used with company reimbursement using IRS guidelines.
Demonstrated ability to provide a high level of customer service to internal and external customers with proficiency in the ability to develop and connect with people quickly.
Proven self-directed, motivated contributor with a strong initiative and ability to function autonomously, establish priorities and work effectively within a team environment.
Must be organized, detail oriented, and have excellent critical thinking and analytical skills.
Demonstrated ability to exhibit a high degree of quality and confidentiality with appropriate information including, personal team member data, organizational operations or work processes, donor and donor family information, contributor details, financial information and medical or protected health information (PHI) in accordance with HIPAA.
Proven skilled and competent in using technology-based devices and mobile tools such as personal computers and related software, MS Office, electronic medical record systems, mobile phones, and mobile printing devices.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequently lift objects up to 50 pounds and carry short distances. Ability to push/pull up to 150 pounds with assistance. Heavier objects should be lifted and transferred using team help.
Stamina for the ability to stand 100% of the time during recovery procedures.
Environmental influences may include unpleasant odors, slippery surfaces, work in operating rooms/morgues at hospitals/funeral homes/medical examiners offices, temperature variations, exposure to human tissue and associated hazards and biohazards.
Able to travel within the service area (MN, ND, SD) by ground or air.
Must be able to follow and successfully complete category immunizations, health screenings and background check requirements.
Will have regular interaction with staff in patient or donor areas in a hospital or clinic setting while performing their assigned job duties.

Projected offer rate range: $27-29/hour, based on relevant experience.

Why Join LifeSource:

At LifeSource, we’re relentlessly pursuing a day where those in need of a life-saving or life-enhancing organ, eye or tissue transplant receive that gift. By joining the LifeSource team, you will have the chance to positively impact your neighbors in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin – maybe someone in your very own community.

Since 1989, the LifeSource team has worked with our regions’ diverse communities to break down barriers to donation. Bringing a rich diversity of perspectives and experience to our organization at all levels strengthens our ability to serve our community and fulfill our mission. Our values embody how we engage in our work - respect, advocacy, accountability, life and innovation. More information on our continued work toward diversity, equity, and inclusion can be found on our website.

We set our team up for success by providing comprehensive on-boarding, as well as on-going personal and career development. Team members are offered traditional benefits such as health, vision, dental, and life insurance, generous PTO, and 401k matching. We also support our team through non-traditional benefits such as tuition reimbursement, resiliency coaching, and HSA employer contributions.

LifeSource is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and welcoming workplace with opportunities for all talent to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, persons with disabilities, members of marginalized communities, and non-traditional applicants to apply.