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Donor Network West · 5 months ago

Tissue Recovery Coordinator

Bay Area, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$33.33/hr - $37.04/hr

Donor Network West is dedicated to saving and healing lives through organ and tissue donation for transplantation and research. They are seeking a Tissue Recovery Coordinator who will lead the tissue recovery process, ensuring compliance with procedures and maintaining safety during recovery operations. The role involves collaboration with medical professionals and performing various clinical support responsibilities.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedicalWellness

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Performs recovery of tissue(s) for transplant and/or research in accordance with DNW standard operating procedures

Follows, interprets, and implements all applicable standard operating procedures, regulations, and policies to ensure compliance

Oversees tissue recovery process to ensure safety and compliance with all applicable standard operating procedures, regulations, and policies

Attains and maintains competency in the recovery of tissues from transplant, including musculoskeletal, skin, cornea, cardiovascular, and other specialized tissues, through onsite competency assessments and/or competency testing as well as additional training provided

Performs/supervises the collection, packaging, and shipment of tissue

Performs clerical administrative functions in order to provide correct, complete documentation and ensure tissue safety and staff competency

Serves as a representative of Donor Network West. Displays respect for the donor and donor family at all times and maintains donor confidentiality. Communicates clearly to other agencies and departments

Performs quality control practices as defined by policy and procedures

Attends departmental meetings and completes required training and readings to ensure compliance and keep abreast of field

Actively seeks information pertinent to current donation and transplantation issues

Participates in continuous quality improvement as identified by the staff/departments/management

May function as a surgical first assistant to transplant surgery personnel on organ donor recoveries

May function as a surgical scrub for organ recovery cases

Maintains confidentiality of donor information in accordance with Donor Network West policies

Completes all tissue recovery cases started; works past scheduled shift times without relief when required

Travel by personal auto, charter or commercial aircraft is required

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record

Regularly attends and actively participates in recovery staff meetings and other DNW activities

Performs other duties as assigned

Reviews donor authorization, medical and social history questionnaire, relevant medical records, plasmadilution and any information obtained during the screening process, and facilitates the recovery of all suitable tissues on each authorized tissue donor

Performs and documents recovery site assessment and donor physical assessment, verifies and documents all critical supplies used during clinical events, accurately completes and submits required documentation for all clinical activity, and completes documentation corrections in the requested time frame

Communicates with and provides excellent customer service to other DNW staff, hospital staff, coroner/ME and funeral home personnel to ensure proper coordination and completion of clinical events, and suggests facility profile updates as appropriate

Recognizes and addresses discrepancies and information relevant to Donor Network West processor criteria within all available records

Ensures verification of the packaging and labeling while coordinating the shipping of ocular/blood specimens/tissue to be sent for the coroner/ME, testing agency or processor

Participates in the orientation of new Recovery Coordinators. Demonstrates mastery of the role by precepting new team members

Qualification

Tissue recovery experienceSurgical proceduresCertified Tissue Banking SpecialistCertified Surgical TechnologistQuality control practicesCustomer serviceCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

Associates degree in life science/allied health/healthcare/mortuary science, completion of a surgical technology program, or completion of an emergency medical services program

2 years of work experience in a related field may be substituted for educational requirement

Must have ability to travel within the Donor Network West service area by car

Must maintain a valid driver's license and current vehicle insurance based on applicable state minimum insurance coverage standards

Preferred

Hospital/clinical experience

Tissue recovery experience or previous experience with sterile technique and surgical procedures

Certified Tissue Banking Specialist

Certified Eye Banking Specialist

Certified Surgical Technologist

Company

Donor Network West

Donor Network West is a federally designated nonprofit organization that supports organ, eye, and tissue donation and transplantation.

Founded in 1987

San Ramon, California, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.donornetworkwest.org/

H1B Sponsorship

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