Job Description

Join LifeLink — Join a Life Saving Team!

About LifeLink
More than four decades ago, a visionary group of innovators, led by renowned nephrologist Dr. Dana Shires, made a life-changing commitment—to save lives through organ and tissue donation. From that bold beginning, LifeLink Foundation was established – founded with heart, purpose, and a mission that still guides us today.

What started as a nonprofit with big dreams has grown into a vision-driven organization of more than 700 dedicated professionals across west-central Florida, Georgia, parts of South Carolina, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.

At LifeLink, we are united by our mission: To honor donors and save lives through organ and tissue donation.

Our vision remains clear: To maximize the gift of life while giving hope to donor families and transplant patients.

We are grounded in the values that shape our work and culture— Compassion. Excellence. Legacy. People. Quality.

If you’re inspired by purpose, driven by impact, and ready to help save and heal lives, LifeLink is the place for you.

What You’ll Do
Per Diem Tissue Recovery Technician - you will directly contribute to LifeLink’s life-saving mission. Responsible for activities associated with tissue recovery. Works within general guidelines and in coordination with LifeLink Staff and Logistics Support Personnel, applies principles of sterile technique and surgical expertise in the recovery of a variety of cadaver tissues for transplant, participates in a rotating per-diem schedule for tissue recoveries, maintains an open line of communication with the Tissue Recovery Leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participates in the surgical recovery of human tissue for transplantation.
• Thorough knowledge and comprehension of aseptic technique.
• Ability to circulate in an operating room setting.
• Inspect and monitor equipment, supplies and instrumentation being used for procurement.
• Observes environmental conditions and takes corrective measures as necessary. Reports deficiencies to supervisor.
• Assist in the preparation of all sterile work areas and supplies needed for various stages of procurement.
• Consults with supervisors as it relates to accepted performances of various responsibilities.
• Adheres to established protocols set forth in the LifeLink Foundation Tissue Bank Standards and Procedures Manual.
• Perform any duties deemed necessary by Tissue Recovery Leadership.

Who You Are

• Passionate about helping others and making a difference
• Aligned with LifeLink’s core values of Compassion, Excellence, Legacy, People, and Quality
• Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology Program or a minimum of one year experience in aseptic technique preferred.
• A minimum of a high school diploma required.
• Work requires the ability to stand for ninety percent of the work time.
• Work requires interpersonal ability to interact with fellow staff members, supervisors and management.
• Work requires the visual acuity and manual dexterity necessary to procure tissue in an aseptic manner for clinical use.
• Once a contracted employee has submitted a schedule, they will respond to cases when they are scheduled.
• All contracted employees will respond to case notifications within 15 minutes, or the coordinator will move to the next employee on call.
• All contracted employees will arrive at the office within one hour and ten minutes of being contacted.
• All contracted employees will be appropriately dressed for travel to a hospital.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• A collaborator who thrives in a mission-first environment.

Working Conditions:

Work requires extended hours during peak procurement periods. Work generally requires periods of extended hours in the performance of tissue recovery activities. Often requires traveling during all hours. Office space and equipment will be provided to perform necessary duties. Tissue recovery procedures are performed in various operating room settings and medical examiners facilities. Hazardous conditions include but are not limited to possible exposure to blood or bodily fluids from potentially infected donors and the potential to obtain cuts and/or puncture to skin from sharp instruments and equipment.

OSHA Risk Classification: High

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
LifeLink is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment that reflects the communities we serve.

Ready to Help Change Lives?
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