What are the responsibilities and job description for the Birth Tissue Tech Assistant (starting at $20/Hr) position at LifeLink Foundation, Inc.?
We Are LifeLink…
Our Vision is to maximize the gift of life while giving hope to donor families and transplant
patients. Our Mission is to honor donors and save lives through organ and tissue donation.
Our Values are: Compassion. Excellence. Legacy. People. Quality.
Why choose LifeLink? We offer the following:
- Amazing culture since 1982
- Company paid Medical, Dental, Disability & Life Insurance
- Generous company paid Pension Plan for your Retirement
- Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays
- Encouraging career track Fitness
- Membership Reimbursement
…much more!
Join our team of dedicated professionals who are committed to saving lives.
Summary:
Responsible for assisting with activities associated with birth tissue processing. These areas include, but are not limited to, cleaning, cutting, culturing, and packaging of birth tissue for transplant.
Shift/Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 3:30PM – 2:00AM
Responsibilities:
- Circulate in clean room setting.
- Thorough knowledge and comprehension of cleaning, cutting, packaging and culturing of allografts.
- Create clear and accurate records as it relates to the proper documentation of processing procedures.
- Maintain thorough knowledge of, and adhere to, protocols set forth in the LifeLink Tissue Bank Standards and Procedures Manual.
- Attain and maintain basic knowledge and understanding of equipment and instrumentation being used for processing.
- Assist in the preparation of all sterile work areas and supplies needed for various stages of birth tissue processing.
- Observe environmental conditions and report deficiencies to supervisor.
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of clean room disinfection and cleaning including but not limited to ancillary areas and class 100 clean rooms.
- Attain and maintain basic knowledge of central services sterilization processes and techniques.
- Attain a thorough understanding of placenta recovery and critical times.
- Learn and understand processing procedures for birth tissue allografts.
- Perform data entry in the LTS/BTM system.
- Pass random observational audits by manager, supervisor and Quality Assurance as necessary for the Birth Tissue Tech Assistant position.
- Adhere to the Processing Department Time and Attendance Policy.
Requirements:
- High School diploma, higher education preferred.
- Ability to work with craftsman type equipment and tooling.
- Ability to stand for ninety percent of the work time.
- Demonstrated interpersonal ability to interact with fellow staff members, supervisors and management.
- Visual acuity and manual dexterity necessary to prepare tissue for clinical use in an aseptic manner.
- Demonstrated physical ability to lift, carry and/or move equipment and supplies up to 50 pounds.
Working Conditions:
Extended hours may be necessary during peak processing periods. Working environment temperature may vary from 68 degrees F. Hazardous conditions include, but are not limited to, the use of Hydrochloric Acid and Alcohol and the possibility of obtaining cuts and/or punctures to skin from sharp instruments and equipment. All necessary safety equipment and instruction will be provided.
OSHA Risk Classification: High
Salary : $20
