Tissue Donation Specialist Casual 19 hours a week 3rd shift- Located in Milwaukee- not remote

Overview

Versiti is a fusion of donors scientific curiosity and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute we enable life saving gifts from our donors and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine transplantation stem cells and cellular therapies oncology and genomics diagnostic lab services and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals blood centers hospital systems research and educational institutions and other health care providers. At Versiti we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.

Position Summary

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.

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Benefits

Versiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employes are eligible for Medical Dental and Vision Plans Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays Short- and Long-term disability life insurance 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k) voluntary programs discount programs others.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates potential tissue donors through medical chart review staff interviews and medical examiner / coroner reports using predefined criteria.
• Presents tissue donor information to affiliated tissue processing and / or research agencies.
• Obtains both legal informed authorization for tissue donation and a thorough medical and behavioral health history on potential tissue donors.
• Follows communication protocols to ensure effective interactions with stakeholders including Eye Banks Funeral Homes Medical Examiners and Hospital Staff.
• Maintains records of all tissue referrals and donors and ensures all necessary information is shared with eye banks and tissue processing facilities.
• 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.
• Actively participates in Lean and continuous improvement activities.
• Follows applicable laws regulations standards policies and procedures that impact specific job responsibilities and functions set forth by AATB (American Association of Tissue Banks) FDA (Food and Drug Administration AORN (The Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses) OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and JCAOH (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations).
• Demonstrates Core Values : Do Right Always Find a Better Way Make Results Happen and Strengthen the Team.
• 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.
• Proactively seeks continued professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification
• Understands and performs in accordance with all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements
• Complies with all standard operating policies and procedures

Qualifications

Education

Experience

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Licenses and Certifications

Tools and Technology

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Quality Analysis,Facility,ISO,Inventory Levels,Root cause Analysis,Shift operations,General Maintenance,Daily Operations,Supervision,Analysis,PLC,Safety Standards,Quality Standards,Time management skills,Troubleshooting

Employment Type : Gig

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1