Tissue Procurement Team Lead

Duties & Responsibilities

• Facilitates and leads tissue recovery cases.
• Enters donor recovery data in designated EMR (Electronic donor management system).
• Facilitates the shipment of recovered tissue.
• Interacts with medical examiners and funeral directors.
• Aseptically excise musculoskeletal, dermis, cardiovascular, nerve and research tissues, as applicable.
• Acquire and aseptically package placental tissue (may include travel).
• Aseptically package recovered tissue for shipping according to protocols.
• Aseptically perform gowning and gloving.
• Review pertinent medical records for accuracy, verify donor identification and authorization, and evaluate donor suitability.
• Prepare all storage, prep solution(s), donor, and recovery site.
• Perform physical assessment of donor and obtain blood samples for serologic testing and/or medical examiner specimens.
• Responsible for receipt and release of donors at Ann Arbor facility in accordance with Gift of Life Michigan policy.
• Remain current with Gift of Life Michigan’s tissue processor’s policies, U.S. Food and Drug Administration Good Tissue Practices, American Association of Tissue Bank standards, and industry regulations.
• Maintain clinical expertise in tissue recovery, in accordance with applicable standards.
• Maintains stock and cleanliness of recovery suites and prep room.
• Exhibit courtesy, professionalism, and willingness to follow host hospital protocols and maintain positive relations with staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: Associate degree in biological sciences, emergency medical technician (EMT) certification, or paramedic certification plus one year of tissue procurement experience that includes cardiovascular, skin, and musculoskeletal tissue recovery, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred: Preceptor Training and/or experience (highly preferred). Leadership training and/or prior experience leading others.