Tissue Recovery Specialist (Contract) - Northern OR Southern Indiana

Field Based: Northern Indiana; Field Based: Southern Indiana. Posted 10 months ago

The role

The Tissue Recovery Specialist is an independent contractor supporting the vertebral body recovery program. This person will perform vertebral body recovery, document and package tissue, and deliver it to the processing facility in Indianapolis.

What you will do

Respond promptly to Ossium communications regarding donor recovery availability
Perform vertebral body recovery immediately following organ procurement or when permitted
Develop in-depth knowledge of Ossium Health and recovery partner protocols
Travel by car or plane to designated facilities
Coordinate closely with Organ Procurement Organization staff
Document, recover, package, and personally deliver recovered tissue to the Indianapolis processing facility
Represent Ossium Health with professionalism to partners and clinical staff
Adhere to all safety standards, including proper use of PPE

Required qualifications

Experience working in an OPO or hospital operating room (OR) setting
Must possess valid driver’s license
Ability to reliably travel with limited notice
Flexibility to work outside standard business hours
Proficiency in recovery techniques with strong attention to aseptic practice
Strong knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology
Excellent communication skills
Reliability, responsiveness, and attention to detail
Training in bloodborne pathogen safety required
Ability to work aseptically in controlled environments
Comfort working around biohazardous materials and chemicals
Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs

Nice to have

2+ years of organ, tissue, ocular recovery, or hospital OR experience
Associate’s degree in a science or healthcare-related field
Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS)

Benefits

Hepatitis B vaccination available

Before you apply

Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and reference verification

About the company

Ossium develops, manufactures, and banks cell therapy products to improve human health, vitality, and longevity through bioengineering.