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Vetcor

Veterinary Technician

Boone, NC

Soft-tissue surgeries and dental procedures performed four days each week * A positive, supportive ... Provide attentive post-operative monitoring and recovery care * Assist with laboratory diagnostics ...

County of Los Angeles

PHYSICAL THERAPIST I

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$114K - $130K/yr

... recovery services across Los Angeles County. With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a ... birth defects. Performs evaluation procedures such as test of function, strength, tone, range of ...

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How much do birth tissue recovery jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for birth tissue recovery in the United States is $21.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $21.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a birth tissue recovery?

A Birth Tissue Recovery job involves the collection of birth tissues, such as the placenta and umbilical cord, from consenting mothers after childbirth. These tissues are used for medical research, transplantations, and therapeutic applications. Recovery technicians follow strict medical protocols to ensure safe and ethical collection. The role requires attention to detail, strong communication skills, and knowledge of sterile techniques. It is a crucial position in advancing regenerative medicine and improving patient outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in birth tissue recovery?

To thrive as a Birth Tissue Recovery specialist, you need knowledge of sterile tissue recovery procedures, medical terminology, and basic anatomy, often supported by healthcare-related education and relevant certifications such as AATB Recovery Technician certification. Familiarity with surgical instruments, electronic documentation systems, and compliance with FDA and AATB standards is typically required. Strong attention to detail, ethical integrity, and the ability to communicate compassionately with donor families set outstanding candidates apart. These skills ensure safe, respectful, and high-quality tissue recovery that supports critical transplantation and research needs.

What are the typical work environments and schedules like for birth tissue recovery specialists?

Birth Tissue Recovery specialists often work in hospital or surgical settings, and their schedules can include evenings, nights, weekends, and on-call shifts to respond to time-sensitive tissue recovery opportunities. The role may require traveling locally or regionally to different hospitals and clinics, depending on donor locations and organizational coverage areas. Professionals in this field commonly work as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating closely with nurses, physicians, and tissue bank coordinators to ensure the ethical and efficient recovery of birth tissues. Adaptability and effective teamwork are essential, as timely coordination and a sterile working environment are critical for successful tissue procurement and patient outcomes.

What does a birth tissue recovery technician do?

A birth tissue recovery technician is responsible for collecting and processing placental and umbilical cord tissue after childbirth for medical or research purposes. They ensure proper handling, maintain sterile conditions, and follow protocols to preserve tissue integrity, often working in hospital or tissue bank environments. Certification in tissue recovery procedures and adherence to safety standards are typically required.
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Infographic showing various Birth Tissue Recovery job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 22% As Needed, 61% Full Time, and 17% Part Time. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,694 per year, or $21 per hour.

Surgical First Assist RN

St Josephs Medical Center

Stockton, CA • On-site

$57.37 - $85.33/hr

Per diem

Re-posted 26 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Assist during operative and invasive procedures by assessing patients, helping with tissue dissection and closure, and providing postoperative follow-up.

  • Collaborate closely with the surgical team, maintain precise documentation, and manage instruments to ensure patient safety and prevent surgical site infections.

  • Support the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-family centered care throughout the perioperative continuum.

Job description


Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Surgical First Assist RN, you will help surgical patients across all age populations receive safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the OR and other areas of perioperative services so they can achieve optimal surgical outcomes and a smooth recovery throughout the perioperative continuum.

Every day you will function as an RN First Assistant during operative and invasive procedures, including assessing patients, assisting with tissue dissection and closure, and providing postoperative follow-up. You will be expected to collaborate closely with the surgical team, maintain precise documentation, and ensure patient safety through careful management of instruments and prevention of surgical site infections.

To be successful in this role you must be committed to the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care for all patient populations. This requires a strong working knowledge of performance improvement, licensure, and accreditation requirements, along with active participation in fulfilling the Mission of the Organization and consistent demonstration of its Core Values. You will also possess excellent communication and organizational skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Internet, and demonstrate a strong capacity for teaching, planning, and development to support the Organization's strategic plan and performance improvement initiatives.

  • Working knowledge of performance improvement, licensure and accreditation requirements
  • Knoweldge of Microsoft Office, Outlook and Internet
  • Demonstrate good capacity for teaching, organizing, planning and development
  • Possess strong interpersonal communication and customer relation skills
  • Possess knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications
Job Requirements

Required

  • Current California RN License
  • BLS through the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • ACLS through the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • PALS through the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Graduate of an RN School of Nursing
  • RNFA or CRNFA certification
  • Three (3) years operating room experience as an RN or one (1) year current surgical first assistant experience required
  • Minimum fifty (50) core procedures completed within the past 24 months

Preferred 

  • Three (3) years operating room experience 
  • Prior Ortho and/or Cardio Thoracic experience 
  • Bachelor degree in health related field 
  • CNOR 
Where You'll Work

Founded in 1899, Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center is a 355-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 125,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Joseph’s Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Qualifications:

Required

  • Current California RN License
  • BLS through the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • ACLS through the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • PALS through the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Graduate of an RN School of Nursing
  • RNFA or CRNFA certification
  • Three (3) years operating room experience as an RN or one (1) year current surgical first assistant experience required
  • Minimum fifty (50) core procedures completed within the past 24 months

Preferred 

  • Three (3) years operating room experience 
  • Prior Ortho and/or Cardio Thoracic experience 
  • Bachelor degree in health related field 
  • CNOR 
Employment Type: PRN

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