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Tissue Specialist II

Tissue Specialist II

Alberta Health Services • Calgary, AB, Canada
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$41.95 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Your Opportunity

The Tissue Specialist II position also includes participation in the processing, preservation and distribution of living donor human tissue. All processes and practices are regulated by Health Canada and the American Association of Tissue Bank Standards. In this role, the Tissue Specialist II will also provide on-call coverage as per the rotation. He/she will be participating in the development of Give Life Alberta-Tissue Bank South to serve the needs of tissue transplantation locally, regionally and nationally. He/she also will participate in quality control and quality assurance processes, public/professional activities and program development. The position is under the leadership of the Unit Manager and Manager of Give Life Alberta-Tissue Bank South Program.

Description

As a Tissue Specialist II, you will be responsible for the recovery, processing, preservation and distribution of human tissues for transplant. You will screen the donor by reviewing the obtained consent for donation and donor history to determine donor acceptability and perform physical assessment and surgical procedures as outlined in policy and procedures. You will participate in quality control and quality assurance processes, tissue transportation, public/professional awareness activities, and program development.

Job Details

  • Transition Company: Give Life Alberta
  • Classification: Tissue Specialist II
  • Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
  • Unit and Program: Give Life alberta Tissue Bank
  • Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: Not Applicable
  • FTE: 0.60
  • Posting End Date: 13-AUG-2026
  • Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
  • Date Available: 31-AUG-2026
  • Temporary End Date: 29-AUG-2027
  • Hours per Shift: 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks: 12
  • Shifts per cycle: 35
  • Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
  • Days Off: As Per Rotation
  • Minimum Salary: $41.95
  • Maximum Salary: $53.91
  • Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate of health sciences diploma or degree program, or related field.

Additional Required Qualifications

  • Demonstrated comfort in working within an operating room/ clean room setting using proper sterile technique and appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective solutions, including during critical, stressful situations.
  • Demonstrated ability for detail and accuracy.
  • Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work as a team member.
  • Demonstrated ability to adjust to changes and to be moved to various tasks depending on the workload as required.
  • Solid knowledge and experience with computer applications.
  • Must be flexible to work between the Tissue Bank and the Eye Bank.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum 1 year experience in tissue and ocular recovery, processing, preservation and distribution of human tissues for transplantation.
  • Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS) certification or Eye Bank Specialist (CEBT) is preferred.
  • Experience supporting validation of tissue banking/eye banking/laboratory practices and processes is preferred.

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