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Recovery Technician - Per Diem - Boise

Boise, ID · On-site

$16.25 - $20.50/hr

Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS). * Experience or training in surgical technology/operating room procedures, allied health, medical, technical or mortuary field.

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Director - Tissue Recovery

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$135K - $150K/yr

Current or tissue banking specialist (CTBS) certification within 2 years of hire. Supervisory Responsibilities: * Ensures that the Tissue Recovery department is adequately staffed and trained to ...

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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average weekly pay for ctbs in the United States is $2,010.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,692.31 and $2,355.77 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a CTBS?

A CTBS (Certified Tissue Banking Specialist) is a professional responsible for ensuring the safe recovery, processing, and distribution of human tissues for transplantation. They follow strict regulatory guidelines and work in tissue banks, hospitals, or surgical centers. Their duties include donor screening, tissue preservation, quality control, and compliance with industry standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a CTBS, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS), you need in-depth knowledge of tissue banking procedures, regulatory compliance, and sterile techniques, typically supported by a bachelor’s degree in a life science and CTBS certification from the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB). Experience with documentation systems, donor management platforms, and laboratory processing equipment is commonly required. Attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to work collaboratively under pressure are key soft skills that elevate performance in this role. These skills ensure safe tissue handling, regulatory adherence, and efficient operations within tissue banks.

What are the primary responsibilities of a Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS) on a typical day?

A Certified Tissue Bank Specialist is responsible for the recovery, processing, and documentation of human tissue for transplantation, ensuring all protocols and regulatory standards are strictly followed. Day-to-day duties include screening donor records, maintaining sterile environments, collaborating with medical professionals, and entering data into tracking systems. CTBS professionals also participate in audits, quality assurance processes, and may assist in training new staff. The role requires a high level of coordination with both internal teams and external healthcare partners to guarantee safe and timely tissue delivery to recipients.

How to get CTBS certification?

To obtain a CTBS (Certified Transportation Business Specialist) certification, candidates typically need to meet specific education and experience requirements, pass a comprehensive exam, and demonstrate knowledge of transportation management and logistics. Preparing through relevant coursework and gaining practical experience in the transportation industry can improve chances of certification success.

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Infographic showing various Ctbs job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 95% Full Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, and 4% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $104,548 per year, or $50.3 per hour.

Organ Preservation Coordinator - LifeShare Carolinas - FT Variable

Advocate Health

Charlotte, NC • On-site

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This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

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7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 781 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Essential Functions

  • Performs aseptic recovery of tissue; including, but not limited to, eyes, bones, ligaments, tendons, heart for valves, saphenous vessels, and skin according to departmental policies and procedures
  • Responsible for coordinating recovery, preservation and transportation of donated organs
  • Performs organ preservation using appropriate machines; cannulates and places organs on preservation machines as approved by surgical director; performs in-situ flush of all organs
  • Performs donor evaluations, coordinates logistics for recovery teams and communicates with Medical Examiners, Nursing Supervisors, and Funeral Directors as required
  • Ensures all recovered organ and tissues are packaged per policy and meet regulatory requirements
  • Performs decontamination and sterilization of all LifeShare instruments used in the recovery of organ, tissue, and eye
  • Maintains Organ, Tissue, and Eye Labs, ensuring that all supplies are to par levels and stocked accordingly


Physical Requirements
Available to travel distances greater than one hundred miles and function effectively in unfamiliar hospital environments. Must be able to fly in airplanes/helicopters and ride in ambulances. Must be able to push, pull or otherwise move heavy objects, and must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs. Must have good manual dexterity and visual acuity. Must be able to endure long periods of standing and walking. Must be able to endure irregular sleep patterns. Must have good communication skills with families, hospital personnel, physicians, and fellow employees. Must be able to use personal vehicle for work travel.


Education, Experience and Certifications

Associates Degree or Certified Transplant Preservationist (CTP) or Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS) certification required. Bachelor of Science in Health Science field preferred. Certified Surgical Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, CTP, CTBS, Certified Eye Bank Technician, RN, or LPN preferred. Knowledge of abdominal and thoracic anatomy required. Basic understanding of kidney anatomy, surgical dissection technique, suturing, vascular surgery, cellular metabolism and laboratory values within six months of employment required. Valid Driver's License required. Operating Room experience preferred.

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Advocate Healthcare, based in Oak Lawn, Illinois, United States, is a leading figure in the health care industry. Accessible via their official website, 'advocatehealth.com', this organization provides a wide variety of medical services and treatment options. Founded in 1995 through a merger of Evangelical Health Systems Corporation and Lutheran General HealthSystem, Advocate Healthcare has grown exponentially over the years. Now, it operates more than 400 sites of care, including 12 hospitals that encompass 11 acute care hospitals, the state’s largest integrated children’s network, five Level I trauma centers, and three Level II trauma centers. Upholding their values of equality, compassion, excellence, partnership and stewardship, Advocate Healthcare's mission is centered on building lifelong relationships with patients by delivering the best health outcomes and highest level of service through an integrated approach to care and wellness.

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Hospitals and health care and social assistance

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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

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