General Statement (Summary of duties and responsibilities):

The PRN Tissue Recovery Technician is responsible for assisting in the coordination of the tissue donation process, including recovery, packaging and shipment of recovered tissues. The Tissue Recovery Technician maintains a positive, professional relationship between MORA Tissue Services and the medical/civic community. On-call and weekend responsibilities are required.

Organizational Responsibility

As an employee of MORA, it is important to: value our commitment to our mission and vision; maintain effective communication, exhibit teamwork; respect diversity; follow policies and procedures; demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness while meeting productivity standards; observe; observe safety and security procedures; be consistently punctual and dependable; and continually demonstrate our core values 

Education and Work Experience Qualifications:

1. Bachelors degree in life sciences or Associate degree and completion of a Licensed Practical Nurse, Operating Room Technician, Mortician, or other life science program.
2. Knowledge of aseptic technique, Human Anatomy and Physiology, and clinical work experience in the medical field.
3. Self-motivated and possess the ability to meet the requirements of a demanding call schedule.
4. Ability to work both independently, and in a team environment.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Assist in the preparation of the tissue recovery room suite and prepare the donor for the aseptic tissue recovery process.

2. Utilize aseptic technique to assist in all aspects of tissue recovery according to established guidelines.

3. Assist in the performance of each step in the collection, culturing, packaging, labeling, and shipping of tissues.

4. Assist in donor reconstruction and disposition after procurement.

5. Maintain cleanliness and working order of the tissue recovery suite.

6. Maintain proper records relating to tissue recovery and be available during scheduled shifts as assigned.

7. Performs other related duties and assignments as required by his/her supervisor.

8. The incumbent is responsible for obtaining guidance from the primary Tissue Recovery Coordinator and/or designated Tissue Recovery Coordinator, Director of Tissue Services, and the Vice President of Tissue Services when encountering situations with which he/she has no previous experience.

Physical Environment/Working Conditions:

1. Travel: Is required to use his/her private auto for related ground transportation in order to meet all the duties and responsibilities of the position.