Clinical Specialist - Tissue

Ontario Health | Santé Ontario; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 82,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Specialist in Tissue to enhance organ donation processes. This role involves mentoring staff, optimizing workflows, and leading quality initiatives to improve donation outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, with a background in project management. Join a team dedicated to making a significant impact in the field of organ and tissue donation, while enjoying a supportive and collaborative work environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for growth and professional development in a vital area of healthcare.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or health sciences; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum five years’ experience in tissue donation or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentorship and coaching to Tissue staff.
• Collaborate on training development and process improvement.
• Manage project tasks and communicate updates.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Quality Initiative Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science

Master’s degree in health sciences

Certified Tissue Banking Specialist (CTBS)

Tools

IT Database Management

Job description

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Reporting to: Manager, Ocular Recovery - Tissue

Classification: Clinical Specialist, Tissue

Worksite: Toronto, Ontario

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7.5 hour shifts

Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN), part of Ontario Health, is responsible for the coordination of organ and tissue donation and transplantation in Ontario. Our mandate includes increasing public awareness of the importance of organ and tissue donation, education of health care professionals, and ensuring a safe and effective donation and transplant system in Ontario. We value honesty, trust, respect and compassion.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide mentorship and coaching to Tissue staff.
2. Collaborate on training development for staff development, process improvement, and best practices.
3. Review processes for workflow improvements and support initiatives to increase organ yield and allocation.
4. Identify IT database improvements, work with IT, and educate staff on changes.
5. Audit database records for compliance.
6. Manage project tasks, communicate updates, and escalate risks.
7. Participate in quality reviews and support implementation of recommendations.
8. Work with stakeholders to optimize donation outcomes and streamline processes.
9. Lead quality initiatives to increase tissue donor numbers and improve processes.
10. Develop metrics for quality monitoring and utilize research for practice development.
11. Assist in preparing for audits and inspections.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in science, biological or health sciences; Master’s preferred.
• Certified Tissue Banking Specialist (CTBS) is an asset.
• Minimum five years’ experience in tissue donation or equivalent.
• Project management and quality initiative experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational skills, and computer literacy.

Compensation and Employment Details:

Rate: $82,793.37 - $103,429.28 per annum

Type: Full-Time contract (15 months)

Location: Toronto, Ontario (hybrid, subject to change)

Additional Notes:

Applicants must be Ontario residents. Ontario Health encourages diverse applications and offers accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants must confirm COVID-19 vaccination status and may need to provide documentation for accommodations.