Tissue Recovery Coordinator

Iowa Donor Network • Altoona, IA

2d • $28 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

Our organization is dedicated to transforming lives and inspiring all to donate life. We are a family of professionals working together to increase awareness around the need for organ and tissue donors alongside nurturing and guiding our families throughout the gift of life. We facilitate the recovery of organs, tissues, and corneas in Iowa. We honor donors and support donor families at the time of donation and on a continuing basis. We believe in going above and beyond to support donor families during and after the donation process. Our core values are what guide us, allow us to excel at serving our community, and keep our culture at Iowa Donor Network alive: Serve with Heart: We meet our donor families where they are. We are dedicated to providing compassionate service to all. Drive and Embrace the Future: We are proactive in our pursuit of excellence and work together to continuously evolve with adaptability. Be Clear, Bold, and Respectful: We are genuine and courageous in our communication. If we see an opportunity for improvement, we say something to make it better. Always Own It: we are resilient and passionately pursue our mission. We are personally accountable for taking initiative and delivering on commitments. Have you been searching for an opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself, make a tremendous contribution to your community, and pursue a mission to save lives daily? If so, Iowa Donor Network could be just the organization you have been looking for.

Requirements

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing when representing IDN.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Must receive required vaccines based on outlined schedules to protect our employees, healthcare personnel, donors, recipients, and families we may come into contact. (e.g., Influenza obtained annually by December 1st.)

Nice To Haves

• Degree in healthcare related field preferred.
• CST, LPN, EMT, paramedic, fire, or operating room experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and complete the recovery of tissues and eyes for transplantation and research purposes.
• Efficiently manage tissue cases to ensure complete documentation, communication, recovery, and donor reconstruction while adhering to established policies and procedures.
• Communicate and coordinate with multiple internal and external partners to effectively facilitate tissue recovery.
• Operate within a sterile environment to complete the recovery and packaging of tissues.
• Serve as organizational expert regarding tissue recovery and demonstrate competency in essential job functions.
• Document concurrent and accurate information in iTransplant per IDN and industry standards.
• Assist with the quality assurance process by completing QA requests in a timely manner.
• Participate in scheduled work system meetings and trainings sessions to maintain proficiency in tissue recovery process.
• Assist in clinical supply management and maintenance of core area at office.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree