Tissue Donation Specialist- Casual

Tissue Donation Specialist

Under the direction of the Supervisor, the Tissue Donation Specialist (TDS) is responsible for screening potential tissue donor referrals from hospitals and other agencies throughout Wisconsin. The TDS facilitates all aspects of the tissue donation process in order to provide high quality and safe allograft tissues for transplant.

Responsibilities include evaluating potential tissue donors through medical chart review, staff interviews, and medical examiner/coroner reports using predefined criteria. The TDS presents tissue donor information to affiliated tissue processing and/or research agencies, obtains legal informed authorization for tissue donation, and follows communication protocols to ensure effective interactions with stakeholders including Eye Banks, Funeral Homes, Medical Examiners, and Hospital Staff. The TDS maintains records of all tissue referrals and donors, coordinates and/or participates in various donation related community activities/events as assigned, maintains competence through attendance at mandatory and other job-related educational opportunities, and actively participates in Lean and continuous improvement activities. The TDS follows applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures that impact specific job responsibilities and functions set forth by AATB, FDA, AORN, OSHA, and JCAOH. The TDS demonstrates Core Values: Do Right Always, Find a Better Way, Make Results Happen and Strengthen the Team. The TDS contributes to core and wider teams in consistently proactive and cooperative manner, consistently displays positive approach to working with others, and where appropriate, passes constructive feedback to colleagues. The TDS proactively seeks continued professional development.

Qualifications include an Associate's Degree degree in a related healthcare field. A Bachelor's Degree degree in a related healthcare field is preferred. 1-3 years in lieu of degree, experience required: 3+ years in health care with manager and HR approval. 1-3 years of experience in a health care, science, or funeral home field is required. Experience in a tissue bank/donation setting is preferred. Experience working with grief, loss, or end of life care is preferred. Ability to use a personal computer, Microsoft Office and the internet for data entry and retrieval of information. Strong attention to detail and ensures accuracy in completing paperwork. Ability to organize and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task in challenging and stressful situations, and utilizing conflict resolution skills to provide a productive work flow. Knowledge of basic medical terminology, medications, disease processes and human anatomy. Excellent interpersonal communication and rapport-building skills including the ability to listen actively and respond with empathy, tact, and sensitivity. Ability to apply judgment and fact finding to solve problems. Takes a positive approach to working within a team and is flexible with others. General office equipment (computer, printer, fax, copy machine). Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).