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Donor Network West · 17 hours ago

Tissue Recovery Coordinator I

San Ramon, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$28.71/hr - $31.90/hr

2+ years exp

Donor Network West is dedicated to saving and healing lives through organ and tissue donation for transplantation and research. The Tissue Recovery Coordinator I is responsible for responding to tissue recovery cases, providing technical support, and leading the recovery team during surgical procedures. This role requires effective communication and coordination with various medical professionals while maintaining high standards of care and compliance with regulations.

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Responsibilities

Arrives to work and is clocked in ready to work at the start of assigned shift. Required to have a sense of urgency for a clinical event and evaluate timeframes of recovery needs

Responsible for accurately and thoroughly reviewing donor authorization and ensuring proper identification of the donor and tissue(s) authorized for recovery. Additionally able to review the donor medical history to the same standard as documented in the hospital chart, electronic donor record and the Uniform Donor Risk Assessment Interview (UDRAI). Obtains medical records and/or diagnostic samples from the hospital for clinical events as needed

Assembles required supplies for tissue recovery and effectively utilizes the material management inventory system maintaining accurate levels of inventory. Responsible for duties associated with maintaining the Recovery Suite including, but not limited to: cleaning, inventory control, receiving deliveries, etc

Performs blood draw or collects specimens and completes the preparation steps for surgical dissection of tissue(s). Effectively performs the surgical recovery of skin. Demonstrates annual proficiency of those recovery skills. Performs a thorough reconstruction of donor following the recovery of tissue

Performs and verifies packaging and labeling of specimens and tissues recovered for testing, research, and/or transplant. Facilitates the timely shipping of diagnostic samples, tissues, and medical records to appropriate laboratories and processors

Appropriately coordinates time management on the tissue recovery donor event with assigned tissue recovery coordinator peers. Consistently demonstrates a strong attention to details, excellent written and verbal communication skills

Required to establish and maintain a basic knowledge of medical terminology, general anatomy, and disease processes. Reviews policies, procedures and trainings as directed to aid in the learning process prior to effective/due dates. Attends and actively participates in departmental and organization meetings

Required to learn and maintain basic knowledge of federal, state, and industry laws/regulations related to tissue practices including those of all tissue processors, AATB, OSHA, EBAA, and FDA

Trains staff in tissue recovery techniques that the coordinator is deemed proficient in, including ability to explain anatomical and technical concepts/terms

Ability to read and comprehend patient charts

Sets and meets realistic goals and deadlines

Maintains professionalism and poise in stressful, complex, and continuously changing situations. Consistently exhibits a high standard of integrity and ethical behavior, resolving conflicts in an open, direct and appropriate manner

Basic knowledge of the inter-relationships of departments and services provided by DNWest

Performs additional tasks as needed to support donation such as, but is not limited to: Donor Operations, Quality, Data, and Donor Information

Effectively performs the surgical recovery of musculoskeletal and ocular tissue. Demonstrates annual proficiency of those recovery skills

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

Functions in the capacity of a leader of the team, appropriately overseeing and directing team coordination, and time management. Coordinates team assignments in collaboration Donor Operations. Consistently demonstrates a strong attention to details, excellent written and verbal communication skills

Obtains a minimum of 6 CEUs/CEPT per year. If CTBS certified, it is required to maintain certification by obtaining 40 CEUs every three years

Qualification

Tissue recovery techniquesSurgical proceduresMedical terminologyCertified Tissue Banking SpecialistOrganizational skillsTeam coordinationCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTime managementAttention to detail

Required

Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to function independently and collaboratively

Demonstrated problem-solving and creative thinking skill and well-developed personal stress management skills

Ability to operate telephones, computers, and surgical equipment

Ability to clearly and effectively speak and communicate to accurately convey information to internal DNWest staff, hospital staff, processing partners, and others involved in the donation process

Ability to establish and maintain relationships with these individuals

Ability to handle exposure to emotionally intense situations like death, grief and the death process on a regular basis that includes pediatric and adult donors

Must maintain a valid driver's license in accordance with DNWest motor vehicle policy

Must have reliable personal automobile transportation to be used with company reimbursement using IRS guidelines

Employee may be required to drive personal vehicle while functioning in the role

Must be able to travel within the service area by ground or air

Ability to work minimum of a 12-hour shift, with the requirement of staying past shift when required by donor volume and staffing, with few breaks

The department schedule may change over time to meet staffing needs for tissue recovery

The schedule includes 7, 12-hr shifts per pay period

The employee is required to work weekends (defined as Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), nights and holidays

Holiday requirement includes work on 5 holiday shifts per calendar year

Ability to handle confidentiality of all donor/recipient information

Maintains recovery performance metrics that are consistent with department goals

Prove performance efficiency and excellence as a DNWest Tissue Recovery Coordinator I – Trainee

Associate degree in biological sciences/allied healthcare/ mortuary science, or completion of a surgical technology program, or an emergency medical services program

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

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