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
As a Per Diem Surgical Coordinator - Tissue, you will directly contribute to LifeLink’s life-saving mission. Responsible for activities associated with tissue recovery. Works with general guidelines and in coordination with LifeLink staff and Logistics Support Personnel. Apply principles of sterile technique and surgical expertise in the recovery of a variety of cadaveric tissues for transplant. Participates in a rotating per-diem schedule for bone and tissue recoveries and maintains and open line of communication with the Tissue Primary Coordinator and Director of Recovery Services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participates in the surgical recovery of human tissue for transplantation.
- Demonstrates thorough knowledge and comprehension of aseptic technique.
- Demonstrates 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 other duties deemed necessary by the tissue manager or primary coordinator.
Who You Are
- Passionate about helping others and making a difference
- Aligned with LifeLink’s core values of Compassion, Excellence, Legacy, People, and Quality
- Surgical Technician or Operating Room Technician Certification and a minimum of two years of experience in any one of these fields.
- A minimum of one year of experience in sterile tissue recovery.
- Job performance and responsibilities require:
- Ability to stand for ninety percent of the work time;
- Interpersonal skills to interact with fellow staff members, hospital staff, coordinators, supervisors and management;
- Visual acuity and moral dexterity necessary to prepare tissue for clinical use and procure tissue in an aseptic manner;
- Respond to calls immediately and within 15 minutes of the call;
- Arrive at the office or location instructed within one hour of their being activated or within the timeframe established according logistics. Consistent tardiness is not acceptable.
- Work requires extended hours in the performance of tissue recovery activities.
- Travel to hospitals around Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands.
- Candidates must be available to provide Per Diem services from Sunday to Friday.
- A collaborator who thrives in a mission-first environment
Why LifeLink?
- Be part of an organization with a legacy of saving lives and giving hope
- Join a passionate and supportive team across Florida, Georgia, and Puerto Rico
- COMPANY PAID Medical, Dental, Disability & Life Insurance
- Generous COMPANY PAID Pension Plan for your Retirement
- Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays
- Growth opportunities in a mission-driven, high-impact nonprofit
- Work with purpose, knowing your efforts directly touch lives
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?
Your next career move could be the most meaningful one yet.
Required
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1 year(s): Minimum of one year of experience in sterile tissue recovery
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2 year(s): Minimum of two years of experience as Surgical Technician or Operations Room Technician.
Required
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Technical/other training or better in Other
Required
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Drivers License
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Surgical Tech/ OR Tech
Preferred
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Cert. Surgical Tech.
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Cert. Tissue Bank Spec.
Required
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Planning and Prioritizing
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Ability to take Initiative
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Analytical Skills-Review/Identify/Interpret
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Trustworthy
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Organization and Attention to Detail
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Honest
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Autonomy
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Confidentiality and Discretion
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Ability to multi-task
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Professional Attitude, Appearance, Demeanor
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Visual Acuity
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Manual Dexterity
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Clinical Experience- ICU, ER, OR
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Advanced Knowledge of Medical Terminology
Preferred
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Friendly
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FDA, State, Federal Compliance and Validation
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FDA Reg./AATB Standards Donor Elig/Recovery
Required
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Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
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Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
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Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
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Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
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Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Preferred
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Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Required
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Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
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Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
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Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Equal Opportunity Employer
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