Tissue Donation Coordinator — Life-Saving Impact

Versiti Blood Research Institute; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Versiti Organ and Tissue in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Tissue Donation Specialist to guide the donation process from referral to completion, collaborating with hospitals and partner agencies across Wisconsin. You will ensure ethical donor care and high-quality tissue for transplant.

Responsibilities include evaluating donor suitability, obtaining authorization, maintaining records, and participating in education and Lean improvement activities while complying with AATB, FDA, OSHA, and JCAHO

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in health care, science, or funeral home field.
• Experience in a tissue bank/donation setting preferred
• Experience working with grief, loss, or end of life care preferred

Responsibilities

• Evaluates potential tissue donors through medical chart review and interviews.
• Obtains informed authorization for tissue donation and donor history.
• Coordinates donation-related community activities and maintains records.
• Follows regulatory standards and participates in Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Empathy

Team player

Conflict resolution

Education

Associate degree

Experience in health care with 3+ years in lieu of degree

AATB certification within 3 years

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Versiti Organ and Tissue in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Tissue Donation Specialist to guide the donation process from referral to completion, collaborating with hospitals and partner agencies across Wisconsin. You will ensure ethical donor care and high-quality tissue for transplant.

Responsibilities include evaluating donor suitability, obtaining authorization, maintaining records, and participating in education and Lean improvement activities while complying with AATB, FDA, OSHA, and JCAHO