Tissue Processing Circulator

General Purpose of the Job:

Work within an organized fast-paced team in our Fox River Grove, IL facility as a circulator.  Documentation of prepared paperwork.  Decontamination/sterilization of surgical insturments, preparation and breakdown of surgical suites.  Office duties as needed, inventory of supplies.  Accurate organization of donor chart.  Distribution documentation when required.

• Must adhere to Good Tissue Practices established by FDA 1271 part 20, AATB and company procedures and policies.
• Receive tissues from recovery agencies and check in tissue according to protocol. Follow proper labeling controls for labeling tissue proper documentation according to protocol.
• Prepare sterile field, present sterile products to processors and proper documentation required for processing and cryopreservation of tissue. Proper gloving and gowning and aseptic processing.
• Preparing antibiotic solution and cryopreservation solutions for processing as per protocol.
• Proper decontamination of processing suites and final packaging suites according to company policy.
• Sterilization of surgical instruments used in processing including decontamination, use of sterilization equipment and proper sterilization techniques and documentation.
• Construction of donor record chart according to protocol.
• Proper disposal of hazardous waste.
• CTBS a plus, Required within 3 years of hire
• Detail driven
• Team player/ self motivated / organized multi-tasker
• Will work on the weekends as well as rotating holidays

• High school diploma required, College Degree a plus
• Computer skills and knowledge required  
• Medical knowledge is a plus, but not required

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at LeMaitre Vascular will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. LeMaitre Vascular does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, religious dress, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.