Versiti, Inc.
Location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The Tissue Donation Specialist screens potential tissue donor referrals from hospitals and facilitates the donation process to provide safe allograft tissues. This includes obtaining legal authorizations, reviewing medical histories, and coordinating with stakeholders like eye banks and funeral homes.
Requires an Associate's degree in a healthcare field (Bachelor's preferred) and 1-3 years of experience in healthcare, science, or funeral services. Candidates must possess strong medical terminology knowledge and the ability to handle stressful end-of-life care situations.
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. Total Rewards Package CompensationThe target salary is based on internal averages. Versiti sets salary ranges aligned to local markets in which the job is performed. Compensation decisions take into account internal salary averages and differentiation based on education, experience, skills, and performance. Specific salary and benefits information is shared at the time of the phone screening based on your location and qualifications.BenefitsVersiti 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.
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
Education Associate's Degree degree in a related healthcare field. required Bachelor's Degree degree in a related healthcare field. preferred Experience 1-3 years In lieu of degree, experience required: 3+ years in health care with manager and HR approval. required 1-3 years of experience in a health care, science, or funeral home field. required Experience in a tissue bank/donation setting preferred Experience working with grief, loss, or end of life care preferred
Ability to use a personal computer, Microsoft Office and the internet for data entry and retrieval of information. required Strong attention to detail and ensures accuracy in completing paperwork. required Ability to organize and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task in challenging and stressful situations, and utilizing conflict resolution skills to provide a productive work flow. required Knowledge of basic medical terminology, medications, disease processes and human anatomy. required Excellent interpersonal communication and rapport-building skills including the ability to listen actively and respond with empathy, tact, and sensitivity. required Ability to apply judgment and fact finding to solve problems. required Takes a positive approach to working within a team and is flexible with others. required Licenses and Certifications American Associate of Tissue Banks (AATB) certification within 3 years of hire. preferred Tools and Technology General office equipment (computer, printer, fax, copy machine). required Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). required
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