Tissue Recovery Coordinator
LifeCenter NorthwestBellevue, Washington, United States
Posted August 21, 2025
30.22 - 43.83
Full Time
About the Company
LifeCenter Northwest is a federally designated organ procurement organization serving Alaska, Montana, northern Idaho, and Washington. The organization coordinates the recovery of organs and tissues for transplant, while also providing grief and bereavement support and fostering partnerships with local hospitals. With a mission to save and enhance lives, LifeCenter Northwest actively educates communities about the importance of donation, aiming to reduce the waitlist of over 100,000 transplant candidates nationwide. Its commitment to compassionate care and collaborative outreach distinguishes it as a leading provider in the organ donation field.
Job Description
Manages all aspects of aseptic recovery of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and vascular tissue for transplant and research, with a focus on providing patient care and maintaining good hospital relations.
Requirements
- Aseptically recovers musculoskeletal, nerve, skin, cardiovascular and vascular tissues from deceased donors.
- Pack supplies for tissue donation cases utilizing knowledge of processor criteria and age ranges.
- Ability to perform a physical assessment, blood draw, and preparation of donor for recovery
- Utilize sterile technique to efficiently run back table, including packaging, labeling, culturing grafts, and draping for recovery.
- Document case data and complete recovery documentation within the assigned timeframe.
- Works effectively with hospital OR staff to maintain good hospital relations and a cooperative work environment.
- Drive personal and company vehicles to and from recovery locations.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds with or without assistance.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, and travel accident insurance
- Supplemental or voluntary plans: life insurance, short-term disability, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness coverage and pet insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid holidays throughout the calendar year
- 119 hours of PTO annually (to start)
- Health Time Off hours that is earned 1 hour per 30 worked
- Paid living donor leave
- Two weeks paid jury duty leave after 6 months of service
- Three weeks of paid parental leave after one year of service is complete