Job Details
General Job Summary:
Under the general direction of the Regional Supervisor, Tissue Recovery, and in accordance with protocols, policies and procedures established by the organization, AATB, FDA, processor SOPs, and other federal, state, and local regulations and/or guidelines, the Surgical Specialist 2 will perform a variety of duties associated with the surgical recovery of all tissues approved for transplantation and/or research purposes. The Surgical Specialist 2 will assist the Team Leaders, Team Leader 2s and, Tissue Recovery Supervisors in the operating room by preparing the body for surgery, prepping/draping, circulating, packaging, and labeling of tissue grafts in accordance with processor SOPs in preparation for shipment. The Surgical Specialist 2 must adhere to OR etiquette and always employ universal precautions. The Surgical Specialist 2 is considered a Team Leader in training and therefore will only be in this position until deemed by the Regional Supervisor to independently perform all of the duties assigned to a team leader.
This position requires participation in a 24-hour rotating call schedule. These shifts require nights, weekends, and holidays. Employees must arrive onsite one hour from activation. Mandatory and regulatory competencies, as well as meeting attendance along with training will require additional time commitment outside of scheduled shifts. This position may require additional responsibilities which include performing physical assessments to assist in determining clinical suitability.
Education and Experience:
* College work in biology, chemistry or similar coursework preferred.
* At least 6 months related experience required.
* Become CTBS eligible withing one year of hire or promotion from a Surgical Specialist I.