Per Diem - Tissue Recovery Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, performs and monitors all aspects of the tissue (ocular if applicable) recovery process according to MTF or other processor’s policy.
• Facilitates teamwork and problem solving in support of the mission of MTF.
• Collaborates with MTF Donor Coordination in all aspects of the referral, screening and authorization process.
• Interacts with other recovery teams, hospitals/EMS/Medical Examiners/Funeral Directors, etc throughout all stages of the recovery process.
• Collects accurate medical charts, laboratory data, blood specimens and other pertinent data from the recovery site and other appropriate agencies and reviews information to establish donor suitability and maintains such records according to policy.
• Documents accurate donor records and is responsible for chart completion until chart release; discerns necessary chart corrections to appropriate person(s).
• Assists in maintenance of donor records, in accordance with Quality Assurance policies and procedures.
• Continuously evaluates processes to improve the recovery operations to benefit MTF and the referral sources/donor accounts.
• Buils and maintains positive, professional relationships with staff from MTF, Coroner/Medical Examiner Offices, Hospitals, OPOs, Processors and Funeral Homes, etc.
• Attends and participates in corporate, clinical and other designated meetings as determined.
• Provides call coverage for approximately 14-21 days per month, including weekends and holidays.
• Assembles, completes and maintains assignments as designated (training manuals, materials management, vehicle maintenance, monthly on-call calendar).
• Assists manager in the recruitment, hiring, orientation and training of new staff.
• Completes other duties as assigned, such as special projects.

Requirements

• Health or Surgical Background
• Gross anatomy, PC literacy.
• Knowledge of OR environment, Sterile Technique, gross/fine anatomy, tissue banking experience.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED
• Years of Experience: 1 - 3 years
• Specialized Knowledge, Technical Skills, and Abilities: Gross anatomy, PC literacy.
• Preferred Qualifications: Education: Associate degree
• Years of Experience: 1-5 years
• Specific Licenses and/or Certifications: LPN, RN, Surgical Tech, MD
• Specialized Knowledge, Technical Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of OR environment, Sterile Technique, gross/fine anatomy, tissue banking experience.