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VERSITI MILWAUKEE Tissue Donation Specialist Casual in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Tissue Donation Specialist - Casual Job Locations US-WI-Milwaukee ID 2023-9223 Category Health Services Position Type Casual 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/93D34469A9704637 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.