Tissue Specialist I
Your Opportunity:
You will assist the Tissue Specialist II by documenting recovery and processing information in the donor chart, maintaining accurate documentation of all activities. You will have the opportunity to assist with the sterile processing of tissue, to be used for transplantation. You will be working in a fast-paced environment and will be required to participate in quality control and quality assurance processes and lab activities related to tissue banking. The position requires long hours of standing during tissue recovery.
Description:
As a Tissue Specialist I, you will be responsible for the recovery and processing of human tissues for transplant. As you will be working in a fast-paced environment, you will be required to participate in quality control and quality assurance processes and lab activities related to tissue banking.
- Acute Care Alberta: N
- Primary Care Alberta: N
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Tissue Specialist I
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Give Life Alberta - Tissue Bank North
- Primary Location: U of A Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 19-MAY-2025
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 29-MAY-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $26.92
- Maximum Salary: $33.94
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of Grade 12.
Additional Required Qualifications:Graduation from a health sciences degree program or related field that includes physiology or anatomy.
Preferred Qualifications:Previous operating room experience. Previous tissue banking experience. Certification as a Tissue Specialist or equivalent by a recognized Canadian or American organization. Knowledge of American Association of Tissue Banks and Health Canada Regulations/CSA Standards.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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