Tissue Procurement Coordinator

MIDWEST TRANSPLANT NETWORK INC•Westwood, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tissue Procurement Coordinator is responsible for activities related to the recovery of tissues and corneas for transplantation. The role performs tissue and cornea recovery, helps maintain an aseptic environment, and maintains the Recovery Suite, including cleaning, inventory control, and receiving deliveries. The coordinator works with MTN staff, hospital staff, processing partners, funeral homes, donor families, and others involved in the donation process. The position requires a minimum of 36 hours per week, a 12-hour call shift every other Saturday, participation in a rotating holiday on-call schedule, and possible assistance with on-call department coverage. It involves extended periods of standing, exposure to bloodborne pathogens, travel within the service area, and physical handling of equipment and materials. The coordinator must uphold MTN’s behavioral competencies of Belonging, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, and Leadership. MTN provides equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations as described in the posting.

Requirements

Associate degree in biological sciences or allied health, or equivalent knowledge and skill.
At least one year of related work experience.
Ability to work a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Ability to participate in a 12-hour call shift every other Saturday and a rotating holiday on-call schedule, and assist with on-call department coverage when required.
Ability to maintain an aseptic environment and perform all aspects of tissue and cornea recovery.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology, general anatomy, disease processes, and applicable tissue-practice laws and regulations.
Skill in using operating room equipment and recovery instrumentation.
Excellent organization and time-management skills; ability to function independently and collaboratively; problem-solving and creative-thinking skills; and personal stress-management skills.
Valid driver’s license in accordance with MTN motor vehicle policy.
Reliable personal automobile transportation for work-related use, with company reimbursement according to IRS guidelines.
Ability to travel within the service area by ground or air.
Ability to stand and work for extended periods with few breaks.
Ability to independently lift, move, and transfer up to 50 pounds and to do so with assistance for loads up to 75 pounds over short distances.
Fine and gross motor dexterity for frequent handling and use of surgical instruments.
Ability to operate telephones, computers, and surgical equipment.
Ability to speak and communicate clearly with donor families, hospital staff, and transplant or procurement personnel in person or by phone.
OSHA Category I exposure to bloodborne pathogens while performing assigned duties; bloodborne-pathogen protection is required.
Home internet and wireless phone access may be required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Related work experience in a medical or mortuary setting, such as Surgical Technologist, EMT-P, Embalmer, Emergency Room Technician, Autopsy Technician, or RN.

Responsibilities

Perform activities involved in tissue and cornea recovery for transplantation.
Maintain an aseptic environment and use operating room equipment and recovery instrumentation.
Maintain the Recovery Suite, including cleaning, inventory control, and receiving deliveries.
Follow relevant federal, state, and industry laws and regulations related to tissue practices.
Build and maintain positive relationships with MTN staff, hospital staff, processing partners, funeral homes, and others involved in donation.
Conduct appropriate face-to-face interactions with donor families when needed.
Coordinate with other MTN departments and services, and manage time and team coordination.
Work scheduled call shifts, participate in the rotating holiday on-call schedule, and assist with on-call department coverage as required.
Travel within the service area by ground or air as needed.
Apply MTN’s behavioral competencies of Belonging, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, and Leadership.