Tissue Recovery Technician - Per Diem

Payroll Title :

HOSP LAB TCHN 1 PD Department :

Tissue Bank Hiring Pay Scale

$36.38 / Hour Worksite :

Kearny Mesa Appointment Type :

Per Diem Appointment Percent :

20% Union :

EX Contract Total Openings :

1 Work Schedule :

Days, Rotating hours / shifts, Sunday - Saturday

#137489 Tissue Recovery Technician - Per Diem

Filing Deadline : Wed 12 / 3 / 2025

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UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and / or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

DESCRIPTION

Under direction, performs surgical recovery of tissues for transplantation, research and medical education. Works in conjunction and under the supervision of the Tissue Administrator On-Call. Duties include preoperative prepping of donors, establishing and maintaining sterile fields, recovery and packaging of tissues, correctly documenting recovery in Lifesharing's electronic medical records system, terminal cleaning of instruments and work area at the completion of surgery. Shares on-call responsibilities for weekends and holidays.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in the medical field or Organ Procurement or equivalent college course work.
• Must have access to reliable means of transportation.
• Must possess the knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range : $75,961 - $75,961 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent : $36.38 - $36.38

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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