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Tissue Recovery Specialist Leader

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Job Snapshot
Location:
401 North 3Rd Street
Greater Delaware Valley, PA 19123 (map it!Map it! )
Employee Type:
Full-Time
Industry:
Healthcare - Health Services
Not for Profit - Charitable
Other Great Industries
Manages Others:
No
Job Type:
Health Care
Science
Nurse
Education:
2 Year Degree
Experience:
At least 3 year(s)
Travel:
Up to 50%
Post Date:
10/27/2009
Contact Information
Fax:
215-963-0702     instantly fax your resume >>
Description

Gift of Life Donor Program, the non-profit agency serving eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware, is responsible for recovering and distributing organ and tissues used in life-saving and life-enhancing transplants.

 

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Tissue Recovery Specialist to lead the tissue team in the recovery of tissue and bone (at various hospitals located in the GLDP service area as well as in our own recovery suites) and to ensure compliance with FDA, EBAA, AATB Guidelines and GLDP Standard Operating Procedures.

You will perform recoveries adhering to established protocols and procedures; monitor the performance of the recovery team; ensure policies and procedures are followed by the recovery team; coach and train team members when necessary; assist with the continued implementation and improvement of the blood borne pathogen, safety and quality assurance programs.


You will assemble and load necessary equipment and supplies for transport to donor hospitals; travel to donor hospitals; set up necessary supplies for recovery; position, drape, and prep donor following GLDP policies; obtain sterile blood for culture and serology study; perform instrument count and sterilization procedures; reconstruct, clean and provide standard post mortem care to donor; clean and return OR to previous condition; adhere to the policies and procedures applicable to the sterilization and packaging of equipment; repack and restock donor bags and supplies after each case.

Requirements

Associate degree in a related field of study plus three years directly applicable experience. Must obtain CTBS and CEBT upon completing one year of employment.

 
Must reside in either the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley area and must possess a valid driver’s license. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and lift 50 pounds. You must be able to work regular overnight shifts and perform on-call duties on scheduled weekdays and every 3rd weekend.

We offer an outstanding compensation and benefits package, including medical, prescription drug and dental insurances, as well as tuition assistance and an employer matched 403(b) savings plan.

To investigate joining the nations leading procurement organization, please submit resume and salary history to: Human Resources, 401 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123   Fax: 215-963-0702  Email: [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]

We are equal opportunity employer and support diversity in our workplace.

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