Tissue Specialist I

You will recover tissue from cadaveric donors for transplantation. You will assist the Tissue Specialist II by documenting recovery and processing information in the donor chart while maintaining accurate documentation of all activities. You will have the opportunity to assist with the sterile processing of tissue to be used for transplantation and participate in quality control and quality assurance processing. You will be working in a fast-paced environment, and the position requires long periods 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.

Transition Company: Give Life Alberta

Classification: Tissue Specialist I

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Tissue Bank North

Primary Location: U of A Hospital

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.00

Posting End Date: 10-SEP-2026

Employee Class: Casual/Relief

Date Available: 28-SEP-2026

Length of Shift in weeks: Varies

Shifts per cycle: Varies

Days Off: Other

Minimum Salary: $29.42

Maximum Salary: $37.09

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Transition Company: Give Life Alberta

Classification: Tissue Specialist I

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Tissue Bank North

Primary Location: U of A Hospital

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.00

Posting End Date: 10-SEP-2026

Employee Class: Casual/Relief

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: $29.42

Maximum Salary: $37.09

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:
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 postingend 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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