Tissue Procurement Coordinator

Live On Nebraska; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Live On Nebraska is seeking a Tissue Procurement Coordinator – Overnight to join our Tissue Services team. The role blends on-site tissue recovery with detailed documentation and coordination to support donor families.

The ideal candidate will have anatomy/health sciences background, CTBS certification or path to it, and the ability to travel within a work area; residence within 45 minutes of Omaha is required. Will work nights/weekends/holidays on a rotating on-call schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree focused on anatomy (health sciences or nursing) preferred.
• CTBS certification or ability to obtain.
• Valid driver’s license and personal auto insurance with ability to travel.
• Strong communication with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, facilitate, and perform surgical recovery of tissues.
• Gather and assess patient medical records and donor risk assessment to determine suitability.
• Accurately complete the donor electronic record.
• Perform case oversight to include charting, delegation of duties, and communication with internal and external partners.
• Provide ethical and sensitive treatment to each donor.

Skills

Sterile technique

Anatomy knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in anatomy/health sciences/nursing

CTBS certification

Job description

Description

Tissue Procurement Coordinator – Overnight Join our mission and help give the most precious gift of all...LIFE!

Do you geek out for Anatomy Lab days? If so, you may be the person we are looking for!

We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment to join our Tissue Services team as a Procurement Coordinator. The preferred candidate would have a strong anatomy and sterile technique background, with the ability to effectively communicate.

This position spends a quarter of its time performing post-mortem tissue recovery. The remainder of the time is spent completing proper documentation and coordinating the recovery process. This position is an on-site position requiring the candidate to reside within 45 minutes of Omaha.

The rotating on-call schedule includes 12 shifts, covering nights, weekends, and holidays. Training starts with day shifts and transitions to overnight shifts upon completion.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate, facilitate, and perform surgical recovery of tissues.
• Gather and accurately assess patient medical records and donor risk assessment to determine suitability.
• Accurately complete the donor electronic record.
• Perform case oversight to include charting, delegation of duties, and communication with internal and external partners.
• Provide ethical and sensitive treatment to each donor.

Please note that this is not a supply chain procurement role.

Live On Nebraska offers our team members a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including insurance, retirement benefits and paid time off. We want our team members to feel empowered and appreciated in the workplace. We strive to provide an environment that fosters growth, satisfaction, and creativity.

Live On Nebraska is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree focused on anatomy (i.e., health sciences or nursing) is preferred, or a minimum of four years equivalent training. Relevant experience required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Certified Tissue Banking Specialist Certification (CTBS).
• Able to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and personal auto insurance with the ability to travel by vehicle.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships and effective communication with both internal and external partners.

Experience

• Proficiency with sterile technique
• Advanced knowledge of human anatomy
• Experience with tissue recovery preferred
• Effectively communicate with coroners, funeral homes, families, hospitals, and other internal departments.