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Donor Recovery Technician - Spanish-speaking required

Employer
Smith & Nephew
Location
Silver Spring, MD
Closing date
Sep 17, 2019
Donor Recovery Technician - Bilingual/Spanish required Do you have a passion for working with people in the healthcare setting? Do you want to have an impact on scientific advancements in the medical field? Can you speak Spanish? If so, we are looking for someone like you to join our Donor Recovery Team. About Smith & Nephew Smith & Nephew is committed to helping people regain their lives by repairing and healing the human body. At Smith & Nephew you will have the opportunity to make a tangible difference to people's lives. Globally recognized as a Great Place to Work, Smith & Nephew embodies a purpose-driven culture of Care, Collaboration and Courage. What you'll be doing: In this role, you are responsible for the coordination and execution of birth tissue acquisition to be used for transplant and/or research. . Meeting with patients prior to scheduled C-Sections to educate them on donating their birth tissue/placenta immediately following the birth . Screen for medical eligibility and administering patient informed consent for potential donors . Package, label, and transport and/or coordinate transport of tissue . Actively develop relationships with staff within assigned hospital(s) . Actively procure outstanding documentation and information required for donor chart completion . Adhere to company SOPs and state/federal regulations . Follow policies for hospital access such as those required for credentialing such as Vendormate (current vaccinations, certifications, etc.) What we are looking for: . Fluency in Spanish, written and oral required . Associate degree preferred . BSN, RN, LPN, Surgical Tech or Surgical Assist, Paramedic, Certified Tissue Bank Specialist preferred . 2+ years in tissue transplant/banking, related OR experience . Comfort in the OR setting . Travel required within Silver Spring and Baltimore areas. What we offer . The ability to work in an innovative industry leading products . A commitment to professional development . A best in class culture . Comprehensive compensation and benefits Are you excited to learn more? Please apply to the link and if you meet our qualifications, we will contact you to discuss the role and your background more thoroughly. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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