Tissue Recovery Coordinator

DonorConnect; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

DonorConnect in Utah seeks a Tissue Recovery Coordinator to oversee coordination and recovery of bone, skin, and cardiovascular tissue. You will work with the Tissue Referral Specialist to identify donors and maintain precise documentation in a fast-paced clinical setting.

This swing shift and weekend position requires a strong medical background, excellent communication, and the ability to handle stress while adhering to aseptic procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent education or work experience considered
• CTBS certification required within first two years of employment
• Knowledge of organ and tissue transplant fields enhances performance

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and recover bone, skin, and cardiovascular tissue.
• Collaborate with Tissue Referral Specialist to identify potential donors.
• Maintain knowledge of human anatomy and aseptic tissue recovery techniques.
• Document processes, review medical information, and work with suppliers and sterilizers.
• Assist training of new Tissue Recovery Technicians and understand DonorConnect policies.

Skills

Tissue transplant knowledge

Operating room environment

Computer applications

Public relations & interpersonal

Oral & written communication

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

CTBS certification

Job description

DonorConnect is seeking a full-time Tissue Recovery Coordinator. This position would be perfect for those interested in a fast-paced working environment where you will make a difference every day by sharing the gift of life through tissue donation and transplantation. If you have strong communication skills, are attentive to detail, and have knowledge of the operating room or hospital environment.

DonorConnect is a federally designated nonprofit community service organization dedicated to recovering organs and tissues used for life-saving transplants. Our employees help save and heal lives!

The Tissue Recovery Coordinator (TRC) is responsible for the coordination and recovery of bone, skin, and cardiovascular tissue. The TRC works with the Tissue Referral Specialist to identify potential tissue donors. You will maintain a thorough knowledge of human anatomy, demonstrate excellent aseptic and tissue recovery techniques, and maintain a low surgical error rate. Additionally, the TRC will assist with other components of the tissue recovery process, such as documentation, reviewing medical information, working with supply coordinators, and obtaining needs reports from contract sterilizers and the Office of the Medical Examiner. Finally, you will maintain an understanding of all DonorConnect, and other agencies, policies and may assist with the training of new Tissue Recovery Technicians.

This is a swing shift and weekend position.

We at DonorConnect expect our employees to embody our I CARE+ values of integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect and expertise.

Training/Education/Certification

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree preferred, and/or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
• Medical background - RN, LPN, M.A., O.R. tech, mortician, Tissue Bank Specialist
• CTBS certification required within the first two years of employment

Experience Preferred

• Minimum of one year's experience in an operating room environment or related medical background

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of the organ and tissue transplant fields
• Understanding of the operating room environment
• Knowledge of related computer applications
• Excellent public relations and interpersonal abilities
• Solid oral and written communication skills
• Attentive to detail and able to maintain accurate records
• Able to work well with all levels of personnel in hospital settings and within the differing guidelines of each institution
• Works well under stressful conditions, and when asked to work long hours if needed
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to move up to 70 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to stoop, squat, or bend frequently
• Exposure to patient elements including communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and other common hazards of a clinical setting
• Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

DonorConnect is a PROUD Equal Opportunity Employer who Values Diversity in Both Experience and Background!

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screen.