Manager, Tissue Services | Full Time | Westwood

Midwest Transplant Network - Westwood, KS

Full-time - Senior

Westwood, KS

Hospitals

About the position

The Manager of Tissue Services at Midwest Transplant Network is responsible for overseeing tissue and eye procurement operations, ensuring compliance with FDA and AATB regulations, and guiding staff towards achieving the organization's mission. This role involves administrative and clinical oversight, staff training, and maintaining professional relationships with various stakeholders to support tissue recovery processes.

Responsibilities

• Guide designated Tissue Services staff towards accomplishment of MTN's Mission and goals by providing oversight and guidance with scheduling, training, and development.
• Direct work planning, approve call schedules, time accounting, and PTO requests, ensuring compliance with established policies.
• Serve as a mentor to new staff by coordinating and participating in orientation, onboarding, and regular meetings to assess progress.
• Assess and guide performance of assigned staff through interactions when functioning as administrator on call.
• Collaborate with Tissue Services leadership for staff selection, performance reviews, salary and promotional recommendations, and disciplinary actions.
• Maintain expert knowledge of FDA, AATB, and Processor regulations/standards/SOPs.
• Participate in audits of Tissue Services by outside agencies as requested.
• Work closely with the Director, Tissue Services to develop and maintain Tissue Department policies and procedures.
• Maintain professional relationships and rapport with management, medical nursing, and ancillary staff within and outside of the organization.
• Provide information and interact with MTN leadership on tissue procurement issues to maintain a high level of service and support.
• Responsible for clinical oversight of tissue activities including mentoring tissue procurement staff.
• Work closely with the Tissue Services Clinical Educator and Corporate Education team to ensure timely, accurate, and well-documented training of all staff members.
• Maintain administrative call responsibilities including participating in recovery cases as needed.
• Evaluate staff clinical performance through regular case participation and involvement, recommending additional training or improvement plans as necessary.
• Support recovery suite operations and upkeep, including supplies, cleaning, and repairs.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in biological sciences or allied health or equivalent education and experience required.
• CTBS certification required.
• Three or more years experience as a TPC or equivalent OPO/Industry experience required.
• Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week and participate in 24-hour call.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license in accordance with MTN motor vehicle policy.
• Excellent organization and time management skills; ability to function independently and collaboratively; good problem-solving and creative thinking skills.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and transfer short distances.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a leadership role within a healthcare or tissue procurement setting.
• Knowledge of bloodborne pathogens and safety protocols.

Benefits

• Paid time off