Tissue Processor Specialist

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At OneLegacy, every moment counts. As the nation's largest organ, eye, and tissue recovery organization, we are dedicated to saving lives and sharing hope . Guided by our values of integrity, compassion, stewardship, diversity and inclusion, urgency, innovation and excellence, and collaboration , our team works tirelessly to honor every gift of donation. This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to make a profound impact on countless lives.

This is the career in medicine that you never knew existed. An exciting and rewarding profession in the field of organ and tissue donation, where you can truly save lives and make a difference every day.

Job Type : Full-time, Non-Exempt.

Work Hours : 10-hour shifts; 7AM-5 : 30PM. Must be available evenings, weekends and holidays, as required.

Work Setting : In-person

Location : Azusa, CA

Travel : Occasionally required to travel by personal auto or air to meeting sites and other locations.

Summary of Functions :

The Tissue Processor Specialist (TPS) oversees and provides training for ocular tissue storage, evaluation, donor eligibility determination, processing, and distribution. TPS specializes and maintains skills in ocular tissue processing for transplant and / or research education. TPS is responsible for maintaining all OneLegacy, EBAA and FDA required documentation of processing and distribution activities.

TPS performs all duties and responsibilities in compliance with policies and procedures, regulations as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations; and other applicable Federal, state, and local laws.

Duties & Responsibilities :

1. Contribute and maintain teamwork environment.

2. Perform individual tasks autonomously.

3. Exhibit accountability and ownership of work.

4. Create and innovate process improvement / efficiency.

5. Adapt to quick-pace activity.

6. Learn and train on industry advancements in evaluation, processing, distribution.

7. Follow-through tasks to completion

8. Readily communicate with internal staff, management and external partners.

9. Provide 24-hour schedule availability for evaluation, processing, distribution and delivery of tissue for emergency surgery requests.

Essential Job Functions :

1. Train and precept the start-up, run and shut down of laboratory operations and equipment daily.

2. Train and precept the receipt of ocular shipment packages

a. Unpack and inspect ocular shipments and contents.

b. Review and maintain ocular tissue documentation.

c. Log and track ocular tissue.

3. Train and precept communication with internal and external partners to retrieve tissue and donor documentation.

4. Train and precept the evaluation of ocular tissue and input into data system. Evaluations include, but not limited to :

a. Slit lamp biomicroscopy.

b. Specular microscopy.

c. Pachymetry.

5. Review documentation for completion and determine donor / tissue eligibility. Perform donor eligibility determination as a designee of the Ocular Medical Director.

6. Offer, allocate and import ocular tissue.

7. Create and maintain the shipping and processing schedule.

8. Specialize in, perform and provide training of tissue processing functions. Functions include, but not limited to :

a. Pre and post clean processing rooms.

b. Obtain, decontaminate and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.

c. Tissue processing, including but not limited to :

i. DSAEK – Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty

ii. DMEK – Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty

iii. LTP – Long Term Preservation

iv. Transfers

d. Perform post-processing tissue evaluations and generate tissue reports.

9. Perform and precept environmental monitoring testing. Track and trend results to ensure control of facilities, equipment, and processes within the aseptic processing area.

10. Collaborate with external partners and eye bank management to create and implement tissue processing methods and policies.

11. Train and precept shipping and manual delivery of ocular tissue.

12. Perform quality control check of completed ocular tissue documentation.

13. Perform post-operative patient follow-up. Communicate with surgeon or end-user to retrieve post-operative documentation.

14. Perform, train and precept laboratory maintenance.

15. Perform, train and precept laboratory supply inventory.

16. Perform, train and precept tissue supply inventory.

17. Participate and contribute to audit / inspections from industry or regulatory agencies.

18. Maintain required attendance at department staff meetings. Maintain required attendance at annual hazard communication and control safety training sessions for Cal-OSHA, contract processors, and other training programs as deemed necessary by Eye Bank Program Manager.

19. Perform other duties as assigned.

20. Supports the organization’s Standards of Professional Conduct as outlined in the OneLegacy Employee Handbook, and the mission, vision and values.

Required Protective Equipment :

1. Eye protection

2. Face protection

3. Gown

4. Mask

5. Non-surgical medical gloves

6. Protective shoe covers

7. Head covers

Physical Environment / Working Conditions :

Location : Azusa, CA. All OneLegacy facilities are non-smoking facilities.

Travel : Occasionally required to travel by personal auto or air to meeting sites and other locations.

Work Hours : 10-hour shifts; 7AM-5 : 30PM. Must be available evenings, weekends and holidays, as required.

Job Qualifications and Requirements :

Education : Required to have one of the following :

Bachelor’s degree (BS) from an accredited four-year college or university, or LVN, or Surgical Technologist Certificate

Experience : A minimum of one year in eye banking with skills in DSAEK and DMEK processing.

Certification / License : CEBT certifications to be obtained within 24 months of hire.

OneLegacy requires employees to maintain a current California driver’s license and current vehicle insurance based on California minimum insurance coverage standards.

Equipment : Reliable automotive transportation required.

Salary Range : $56,376.32- $87,378.72

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, OneLegacy considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision Plans –Employer pays 90% of premium cost for employee and their dependents
• 19 days of PTO
• 2 Floating Holidays
• 10 Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Wellness Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Gym Onsite
• Mileage Reimbursement to applicable positions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• 403b Retirement Plan with an annual discretionary 8% Employer contribution
• School Loan Forgiveness

Equal Opportunity Employer

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