Tissue Recovery Specialist - Surgical Tech - Casual - 1 weekend a month
Overview:
Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Versiti Organ and Tissue is a federally designated Organ Procurement Organization, (OPO) supporting the transplant community in southeastern Wisconsin. While we recover organs for life-saving transplant, we prioritize a family-centered process, supporting both our donors and their families throughout the
end-of-life, donation, and bereavement processes.
We educate both the public and medical professionals about the tremendous need for organ and tissue donors. We are guided by an advisory board that includes members from the community and affiliated transplant centers. Our service area includes 50 critical care hospitals and 3 transplant centers for a population of 2.3 million people in a 12-county region. We are the region’s primary, most current source of information about organ and tissue donation in collaboration with our state team, Donate Life Wisconsin.
More than 100,000 Americans are waiting for the organ they need to survive. 2,000+ of those individuals reside in Wisconsin. The need is great, and Versiti is committed to increasing the number of donated organs, eyes and tissue available for transplant to save and enhance lives.
Position Summary:
The Tissue Recovery Specialist (TRS) plays a pivotal role in the life-saving and life-enhancing process of tissue donation. As a TRS, you will be at the forefront of recovering vital tissues, such as skin, bone, heart valves, and tendons, from donors, directly contributing to transplant and research efforts that transform lives.This role requires precision, compassion, and dedication as you navigate the delicate balance between honoring donors' legacies and ensuring the highest quality standards for tissue recovery. You’ll collaborate with medical teams, work in sterile environments, and manage time-sensitive procedures that require both technical expertise and adaptability.
This is more than a technical job—it’s an opportunity to make a profound impact every day by providing recipients with a second chance at life.
Responsibilities:
Essential Responsibilities:
- Surgical recovery of tissue from donors in hospital operating rooms, Medical Examiner/Coroner offices, and funeral homes.
- Coordinates maintenance and cleaning of instruments and equipment to ensure appropriate quality assurance standards are met.
- Maintains inventory of supplies essential for recovery and acquisition of tissue.
- Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with hospital, Medical Examiner/Coroner, and funeral home staff to maximize donation opportunities and promote organ and tissue donation awareness.
- May precept new TRS staff in conjunction with primary preceptor.
- Follows applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures that impact specific job responsibilities and functions
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Familiarity with sterile technique and venipuncture skills
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology, medications, disease processes and human anatomy
- Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and access to a vehicle
Desired Qualifications:
- 1+ years of operating room and/or patient care experience as a Surgical Technologist, Surgical Assistant, Circulating Nurse or similar position
Educational Requirements:
- Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university in a related healthcare field
- Equivalent combination of education and related clinical (or commensurate) experience (3-5yrs) may be substituted for the degree with the approval of Tissue Bank Management and Human Resources
- Surgical Technologist, Surgical Assistant, Circulating Nurse or similar certification may be substituted for the degree with the approval of Tissue Bank Management and Human Resources