Tissue Donation Coordinator 1

General Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Regional Clinical Manager, Donor Services - Tissue, or appropriate designee, and in accordance with established procedures, the Tissue Donation Coordinator 1 (TDC 1) receives incoming calls for organ and tissue donor referrals. The Tissue Donation Coordinator 1 is responsible for evaluating medical suitability of potential donors utilizing medical information gathered in screening and in medical record review. The Tissue Donation Coordinator 1 collaborates with hospital personnel, Medical Examiner, and Tissue Recovery team members to coordinate the logistics of tissue recovery. Position requires 3 (12 hour) shifts per week, and a minimum of 2 on-call shifts per month. Shifts are 0700-1900 or 1900-0700, must be able to work overnight, weekends and holidays. Must be flexible. Remote work potential. Education and Experience: • Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in nursing, EMS, healthcare studies, or biology preferred. Medical/health related certification and/or license also preferred. • 2+ years relevant experience in medical field or health sciences (EMT, Paramedic, LPN, EMS dispatcher) and/or equivalent work experience. Required Skills/Abilities: • Ability to use a personal computer, Microsoft Office and the internet for data entry and retrieval of information. • Knowledge of basic medical terminology. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Attention to detail and ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines while being able to multitask. • Strong customer service and telephone skills. • Excellent organizational and critical thinking skills. Duties/Responsibilities: • Answer all incoming organ and tissue referrals in a timely and professional manner. • Evaluates medical suitability of potential tissue donors utilizing information from medical records, laboratory and diagnostic tests, medical and social history provided by the legal next of kin, and physical examinations. May interact with hospital personnel, medical examiner, and funeral home staff to obtain this information. • Thoroughly review hospital records and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to identify pertinent clinical history. • Presents tissue donor evaluations, as appropriate, to affiliated tissue processing and/or research agencies. • Completes all necessary documentation in the potential donor record. • All other general duties assigned.