Tissue Recovery Coordinator
About The Position
The position of Tissue Recovery Coordinator for the Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE) is one of moderate responsibility. The Tissue Recovery Coordinator is responsible to and works under the direction of the Tissue Recovery Manager. He/She will be responsible for the recovery of tissue, corneas and research organs and tissues from post-mortem donors observing and adhering to FDA current Good Tissue Practices and AATB standards. He/She will be responsible for the post-mortem care of tissue and cornea donors. He/She will have a thorough knowledge of CORE Policy and Procedures regarding tissue recovery, eye recovery, specimen collection and organ and tissue packaging. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY The Tissue Recovery Coordinator will be responsible for positively educating health care professionals on the donation process. He/She will be responsible for participating in promoting a work environment that is safe-proof, injury free, and fire safe. He/She is responsible for assuring knowledge of current Good Tissue Practices (cGTP) and an understanding of EBAA standards.. He/She must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. He/She is responsible for the promotion of a positive workplace that assures the success of the operations of CORE. A Recovery Coordinator, who is Casual status, is responsible for providing current availability for schedules to the Tissue Recovery Manager, as well as provide CORE with all current contact information (home phone and/or cell phone).
Requirements
- Some type of medical background, with at least one year of experience in a health-related field.
- Candidates graduating from a formal education program related to Surgical Technology, Forensic Autopsy, or Mortuary Sciences will also be considered.
- Strong communication skills and good independent judgment.
- Ability to get along with all types of individuals and should possess excellent verbal communication skills.
- Strong literary skills.
- Demonstrate professional commitment and behavior, showing respect to all donors and CORE partners.
- Experience with sterile technique.
- Complete an extensive six (6)-month training period which results in a reasonable outcome.
- Demonstrate a true support to the donation program.
- Physical stamina to work long, unpredictable hours and must be flexible to work in unpredictable situations.
- Able to lift sixty (60) pounds.
- Valid PA state drivers license.
- Secure a passport within six (6) months.
- Good manual dexterity and visual acuity.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the recovery of tissue, corneas and research organs and tissues from post-mortem donors observing and adhering to FDA current Good Tissue Practices and AATB standards.
- Responsible for the post-mortem care of tissue and cornea donors.
- Responsible for positively educating health care professionals on the donation process.
- Responsible for participating in promoting a work environment that is safe-proof, injury free, and fire safe.
- Responsible for assuring knowledge of current Good Tissue Practices (cGTP) and an understanding of EBAA standards.
- Responsible for the promotion of a positive workplace that assures the success of the operations of CORE.
- Providing current availability for schedules to the Tissue Recovery Manager, as well as provide CORE with all current contact information (home phone and/or cell phone).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
