Tissue Recovery Coordinator I
On-site · Chico, California, United States
Job Summary
The Tissue Recovery Coordinator responds to tissue recovery cases and provides technical support for all aspects of tissue recovery for transplant and research, leading the recovery team intraoperatively and communicating with hospital personnel, funeral home staff, and coroner/medical examiner professionals. The role oversees donor authorization review, medical history review, and ensures proper identification of the donor and tissues, assembles supplies, maintains the Recovery Suite, performs surgical tissue recovery and labeling, coordinates shipment of diagnostic samples and tissues, and trains staff on tissue recovery techniques while maintaining regulatory knowledge. The position requires 12-hour shifts, weekend/night/holiday coverage, a valid driver’s license, ability to travel within the service area, and the ability to manage emotionally intense situations. It emphasizes professional behavior, data accuracy, and collaboration with internal and external partners to support donation processes.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree in biological sciences/allied healthcare/mortuary science, or completion of a surgical technology program, or an emergency medical services program
- 2 years of work experience in a related field may be substituted for educational requirement
- Must maintain a valid California or Nevada driver’s license and current vehicle insurance based on applicable state minimum insurance coverage standards
- Certified Tissue Banking Specialist (CTBS), or Certified Eye Banking Specialist (CEBT), or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred
- Hospital/clinical experience; tissue recovery experience; previous experience with sterile technique and surgical procedures preferred
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