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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Senior Specialist Tissue Donation Job Locations
US-WI-Milwaukee ID 2024-9916 Category Health Services Position Type Full
Time 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. 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),\...
For full info follow application link. We embrace and encourage
diversity in our workforce. Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities,
Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We
participate in eVerify. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform
pre-employment substance abuse testing. We are a tobacco/smoke-free
workplace. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
ipc.us/t/8DD736E95053405A Qualified females, minorities, and special
disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.