Tissue Recovery Specialist

4 days ago

Milwaukee Wisconsin, United States Versiti, Inc. Full time
About the Role

The Tissue Recovery Specialist plays a pivotal role in the life-saving and life-enhancing process of tissue donation. As a key member of the Versiti, Inc. team, you will be at the forefront of recovering vital tissues, such as skin, bone, heart valves, and tendons, from donors, directly contributing to transplant and research efforts that transform lives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Acquire donated placentas and umbilical cords for transplant and research following Versiti Organ and Tissue procedures and protocols.
  • Establish and maintain positive working relationships with hospitals to maximize donation opportunities and promote organ and tissue donation awareness.
  • 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 and perform assigned job functions in accordance with them to include those 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).
Requirements
  • Associate's Degree degree from an accredited college or university in a related healthcare field required.
  • Equivalent combination of education and related clinical (or commensurate) experience (3-5yrs) may be substituted for the degree with the approval of Tissue Bank Management and Human Resources required.
  • Surgical Technologist, Surgical Assistant, Circulating Nurse or similar certification may be substituted for the degree with the approval of Tissue Bank Management and Human Resources required.
  • 1-3 years of operating room and/or patient care experience as a Surgical Technologist, Surgical Assistant, Circulating Nurse or similar position preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail and ensures accuracy in completing paperwork required.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task in challenging and stressful situations, and utilizing conflict management required.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication and rapport-building skills including the ability to listen actively and respond with empathy, tact, and sensitivity required.
  • Ability to apply judgment and fact finding to solve problems required.
  • Takes a positive approach to working within a team and is flexible with others required.
  • Familiarity with sterile technique and venipuncture skills preferred required.
  • Knowledge of basic medical terminology, medications, disease processes, and human anatomy required.
  • Valid Wisconsin Driver's License and access to a vehicle required.
  • American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) certification required within 3 years of hire required.

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