1463W - Tissue Donation Specialist

LifeGift is actively seeking a Tissue Donation Specialist in Lubbock, TX who is responsible to facilitate the recovery process of bone and other tissues and organs under highly sterile conditions to be processed and distributed for transplant and/or research.

Can you perform the following essential functions to be a successful Tissue Donation Specialist?

• Perform aseptic recovery of all tissues according to LifeGift policies and procedures.

• Maintain proper documentation during the procurement process and provide necessary data to maintain organization records.

• Perform donor identification, reconstruction and postmortem body preparation and assist with clean-up of the operating room and/or recovery area.

• Arrange for courier pick-up of tissue and paperwork specific to tissue.

• Will work with organ donation specialist staff to support the development of community hospital's tissue donor referral programs and assist the staff with in-service education for hospital personnel, physicians, and the public, as needed.

• Keep tissue recovery supplies and equipment at optimal operating levels.

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Do you have the qualifications to be a Tissue Donation Specialist?

• Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or four years of clinical experience.

• Certified Tissue Banking Specialist (CTBS) preferred. Valid Texas driver's license

• Working Conditions

• Consists of hospital, morgue, operating room and office environment that are well lit, heated and/or air-conditioned with adequate ventilation

• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles, air contamination, and toxic and caustic chemicals

• 24 hour on-call shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and double shifts.

• Standing, particularly for sustained periods of time.

Training includes a variety of in-person, classroom, and self-paced online courses to ensure each team member is well prepared to succeed in their role. After orientation, continued support and resources are provided to ensure a culture of safety and process improvement.

Free professional development opportunities offered for all team members including ongoing training through our LIFT Learning Management System. We take pride in our commitment to provide professional opportunities around a team culture built on inclusivity, support, and collaboration.

Established in 1987, LifeGift offers hope to the thousands of people in Texas and beyond who need lifesaving organ and tissue transplants. LifeGift Serves this community with Organ Donation.

Our Purpose: Offering Hope

Our Values: Passionate, Compassionate, Professional

COVID Vaccination is required by federal law to perform this role

LifeGift values its employees and offers a variety of highly competitive benefits. Full-time employees have the opportunity to enroll in the following insurance plans: medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, STD, flexible spending account as well as a health savings account that is pre-tax and to which LifeGift contributes. LifeGift also offers an exceptional retirement package that includes 403(b) and 401(a) retirement plans with the opportunity for a generous match which is also offered to per diem employees. Additionally, LifeGift offers tuition reimbursement programs.

LifeGift is an equal opportunity employer\!

If you are qualified and want to be considered for a career that is life-changing, has purpose, and where you can be a part of an organization that cares about its employees, we encourage you to apply by completing the application at www.lifegift.org.

Please apply at careers@lifegift.org