Tissue Recovery Specialist - Casual/As Needed

Versiti, Inc.
United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Aug 29, 2024
Distinct opportunity to facilitate the unique gift of Tissue Donation Surgical Techs, Paramedics, and Funeral Directors and 2^nd and 3^rd year Medical Student area encouraged to apply! Put your skills to work in a field that profoundly impacts many lives: Organ and Tissue Donation. We offer a chance to work with a team of compassionate people who serve the needs of our community on a daily basis. We cannot achieve this without a talented, dedicated team member who shares our same mission, vision and values. https://www.versiti.org/about-us What you can expect in this position: Participates in the recovery of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and skin tissue for transplantation from postmortem donors using surgical instruments Cultures, wraps and labels recovered tissues Cleans operating room, supplies and equipment following recoveries Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling On average, a case can take four to five hours You need: Knowledge of basic anatomy Working knowledge of medical terminology A high school diploma or equivalent 1+ year of operating room (OR) experience as a Surgical Technician or Surgical Assistant preferred Access to a vehicle and a valid Wisconsin Driver's License as this role requires travel Flexibility and dedication for handling a demanding, irregular schedule under pressure to meet deadlines Schedule: Weekends - Friday 7pm-Sunday at 12pm You will know your schedule a month in advance Up to 2 weekends a month. To apply: http://u.rfer.us/BCW5Yq1KC To learn more about the Wisconsin Donor Network, visit us online at www.versiti.org/ways-to-give/organ-tissue-marrow-donation.