Tissue Recovery Coordinator - Night Shift

About the Role

As a Tissue Recovery Coordinator, you will be responsible for recovering musculoskeletal, skin, cardiovascular, and ocular tissue to maximize the availability of tissues/corneas for transplantation.

• Aseptically recovers musculoskeletal, skin, cardiovascular, and ocular tissues in accordance with FDA, AATB, and OSHA standards, and Indiana Donor Network protocols.
• Accurately and efficiently completes post-case tasks including packaging and labeling blood for serological testing and archiving, packaging and labeling recovered tissues for processing partners, and cleaning instruments/equipment and prepares them for sterilization.
• Completes special projects and/or assignments as directed to foster departmental/corporate quality improvement initiatives.
• Participates in ongoing education to improve the quality of recovered tissues, timely charting and documentation, and release of tissue for transplantation.

Schedule

This is a day shift position, working 12-hour shifts from 6pm to 6am. It is a rotating schedule working 4 shifts one week and 3 shifts the next week.

Requirements

Successful completion of a one (1) year allied health care technical or professional program with current certification, or Associates degree level study with an emphasis in allied health or science field, or two (2) years of experience in tissue banking or related field is required. Experience in tissue donation or transplantation is highly desirable.

• General understanding of disease processes.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to read and follow checklists and procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with nurses, physicians, hospital/transplant professionals, funeral directors, Coroners, and Indiana Donor Network employees.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of the instrumentation and equipment utilized routinely in tissue recovery.
• Knowledge of and skill to create and maintain a sterile environment.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations and AATB standards.
• Ability to make sound decisions and to identify what situations require escalation to higher levels.
• Ability to use resources effectively and efficiently.
• Working knowledge of office equipment, including but not limited to personal computer, Microsoft Office products, data entry, fax machines, calculator, cameras, photocopier, mobile phone or PDA.
• Ability to serve 12-hour shifts as assigned.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits

• 100% employer paid health, dental, and vision insurance for our employees and dependents
• Annual health savings account contributions
• Paid pet insurance
• Annual bonuses for performance and retention
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• A mission-driven, supportive work culture