Tissue Coordinator

Australian Tissue Donation Network; Northern Beaches Council; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Travel and conference opportunities

Ongoing education and training

Car space

Job summary

Australian Tissue Donation Network is seeking a Tissue Coordinator based in Frenchs Forest, NSW. In this full-time role, you will coordinate end-to-end tissue donation, liaising with hospitals, clinicians and donor families to ensure compliance and quality across the process.

You will assess donor histories, provide information to donors, maintain records, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. The role includes on-call duties and ongoing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• Would suit a nursing, science or allied healthcare professional with experience in a clinical or medical setting.
• Demonstrated understanding of the tissue donation and transplantation process.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making abilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with hospitals, clinicians and donor families to coordinate all aspects of the tissue donation process from referral to recovery.
• Receipting and swabbing of incoming tissue.
• Assess donor medical and social histories to determine tissue donation eligibility.
• Provide comprehensive information and support to potential donors throughout the donation process.
• Maintain detailed records and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and protocols.
• Collaborate with the medical and hospital team to facilitate Living Donor Programs.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of policies, procedures and training programs.
• Participate in on-call duties and respond to tissue donation referrals as required.

Skills

Nursing background

Clinical experience

Interpersonal skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Healthcare qualification

Job description

Australian Tissue Donation Network – Frenchs Forest NSW

As a Tissue Coordinator at the Australian Tissue Donation Network, you will play a crucial part in facilitating the donation and recovery of tissues that can transform and save lives. In this full-time role based in Frenchs Forest, NSW, you will work closely with healthcare professionals and coordinate the end-to-end tissue donation process.

What you’ll be doing

• Liaise with hospitals, clinicians and donor families to coordinate all aspects of the tissue donation process from referral to recovery
• Receipting and swabbing of incoming tissue
• Assess donor medical and social histories to determine tissue donation eligibility
• Provide comprehensive information and support to potential donors throughout the donation process
• Maintain detailed records and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and protocols
• Collaborate with the medical and hospital team to facilitate our Living Donor Programs.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of policies, procedures and training programs
• Participate in on-call duties and respond to tissue donation referrals as required

What we’re looking for

• Would suit a nursing, science or allied healthcare professional with experience in a clinical or medical setting
• Demonstrated understanding of the tissue donation and transplantation process
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with diverse stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making abilities
• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Flexible and adaptable- participation in a weekend on-call roster required.

What we offer

• Salary Packaging
• Travel and conference opportunities
• Ongoing education and training
• Car space

About us

The Australian Tissue Donation Network is a Not for Profit Tissue Procurement Facility. We work closely with healthcare professionals and the community to increase awareness and access to the life-changing benefits of tissue donation. With a focus on innovation and excellence.