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Tissue Donation Specialist

2 months ago


Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Versiti Inc. Full time
Job Summary

Versiti Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Tissue Donation Specialist to join our team. As a Tissue Donation Specialist, you will play a critical role in the tissue donation process, ensuring the highest quality and safety of allograft tissues for transplant.

Key Responsibilities
  • Evaluate potential tissue donors through medical chart review, staff interviews, and medical examiner/coroner reports using predefined criteria.
  • Present tissue donor information to affiliated tissue processing and/or research agencies.
  • Obtain both legal informed authorization for tissue donation and a thorough medical and behavioral health history on potential tissue donors.
  • Follow communication protocols to ensure effective interactions with stakeholders including Eye Banks, Funeral Homes, Medical Examiners, and Hospital Staff.
  • Maintain records of all tissue referrals and donors and ensure all necessary information is shared with eye banks and tissue processing facilities.
  • Coordinate and/or participate in various donation-related community activities/events as assigned.
  • Maintain competence through attendance at mandatory and other job-related educational opportunities.
  • Actively participate in Lean and continuous improvement activities.
  • Follow applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures that impact specific job responsibilities and functions set forth by AATB (American Association of Tissue Banks), FDA (Food and Drug Administration), AORN (The Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), and JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations).
  • Demonstrate Core Values: Do Right Always, Find a Better Way, Make Results Happen, and Strengthen the Team.
  • Contribute to core and wider teams in consistently proactive and cooperative manner.
  • Consistently display positive approach to working with others, and where appropriate, pass constructive feedback to colleagues.
  • Proactively seek continued professional development.
Requirements
  • Associate's Degree in a related healthcare field.
  • 1-3 years of experience in a healthcare, science, or funeral home field.
  • American Associate of Tissue Banks (AATB) certification within 3 years of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related healthcare field.
  • Experience in a tissue bank/donation setting.
  • Experience working with grief, loss, or end of life care.