Tissue Donation Specialist

Found in: Resume Library US A2 - 2 weeks ago

Milwaukee Wisconsin, United States Versiti, Inc. Full time
Overview:
Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious.

We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories.

Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers.

At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.

Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Supervisor, the Tissue Donation Specialist (TDS) is responsible for screening potential tissue donor referrals from hospitals and other agencies throughout Wisconsin. The TDS facilitates all aspects of the tissue donation process in order to provide high quality and safe allograft tissues for transplant.

Responsibilities:
Evaluates potential tissue donors through medical chart review, staff interviews, and medical examiner/coroner reports using predefined criteria.

Presents tissue donor information to affiliated tissue processing and/or research agencies.

Obtains both legal informed authorization for tissue donation and a thorough medical and behavioral health history on potential tissue donors.

Follows communication protocols to ensure effective interactions with stakeholders including Eye Banks, Funeral Homes, Medical Examiners, and Hospital Staff.

Maintains records of all tissue referrals and donors and ensures all necessary information is shared with eye banks and tissue processing facilities.

Coordinates and/or participates in various donation related community activities/events as assigned.

Maintains competence through attendance at mandatory and other job-related educational opportunities.

Actively participates in Lean and continuous improvement activities.

Follows 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 JCAOH (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations).

Demonstrates Core Values: Do Right Always, Find a Better Way, Make Results Happen and Strengthen the Team.

Contributes to core and wider teams in consistently proactive and cooperative manner.

Consistently displays positive approach to working with others, and where appropriate, passes constructive feedback to colleagues.

Proactively seeks continued professional development.

Other duties, as assigned.

Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification

Understands and performs in accordance with all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements

Complies with all standard operating policies and procedures

Qualifications:
EducationAssociate's Degree degree in a related healthcare field.
required

Bachelor's Degree degree in a related healthcare field.
preferred

Experience1-3 years In lieu of degree, experience required: 3+ years in health care with manager and HR approval.
required

1-3 years of experience in a health care, science, or funeral home field.
required

Experience in a tissue bank/donation setting preferred

Experience working with grief, loss, or end of life care preferred

Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to use a personal computer, Microsoft Office and the internet for data entry and retrieval of information. required

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 resolution skills to provide a productive work flow. required

Knowledge of basic medical terminology, medications, disease processes and human anatomy. required

Excellent 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

Licenses and Certifications American Associate of Tissue Banks (AATB) certification within 3 years of hire. required

Tools and TechnologyGeneral office equipment (computer, printer, fax, copy machine). required

Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). required

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