Tissue Recovery Coordinator

Live On Nebraska; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance package

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Live On Nebraska is seeking a Tissue Recovery Coordinator to join the Tissue Services team. The role involves post-mortem tissue recovery, documentation, and coordinating the recovery process, with on-site work within 45 minutes of Omaha.

The position includes an on-call schedule, night and weekend shifts as training progresses. Requirements include an anatomy-focused associate degree (or four years of equivalent training), CTBS certification, and ability to travel by vehicle.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree focused on anatomy or health sciences or nursing preferred, or four years equivalent training.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CTBS certification.
• Excellent communication with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, facilitate, and perform surgical recovery of tissues.
• Gather and assess patient medical records and donor risk to determine suitability.
• Complete the donor electronic record accurately.
• Oversee cases including charting, delegation of duties, and communication with partners.
• Provide ethical and sensitive treatment to each donor.

Skills

Sterile technique

Anatomy knowledge

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in health sciences/anatomy or nursing

CTBS Certification

Job description

Description

Tissue Recovery Coordinator

(also called Tissue Procurement Coordinator)

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

• At least an Associate’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.