6 Tissue Donation Specialist - Casual - 3rd shift Jobs in Milwaukee, WI
Versiti is Hiring a Tissue Donation Specialist - Casual - 3rd shift Near Milwaukee, WI
| ID | 2023-9223 | Category | Health Services | Position Type | Casual |
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.
- 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 assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
- Associate's Degree degree in a related healthcare field.
required - Bachelor's Degree degree in a related healthcare field.
required
- 1-3 years Equivalent combination of education and related clinical (or commensurate) experience (3-5 years) may be substituted for the degree with the approval of the Tissue Bank Management and Human resources.
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.
- Strong attention to detail and ensures accuracy in completing paperwork.
- 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.
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology, medications, disease processes and human anatomy.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and rapport-building skills including the ability to listen actively and respond with empathy, tact, and sensitivity.
- Ability to apply judgment and fact finding to solve problems.
- Takes a positive approach to working within a team and is flexible with others.
- American Associate of Tissue Banks (AATB) certification within 3 years of hire. required
- General office equipment (computer, printer, fax, copy machine). required
- Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). required
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.
Job Summary
Full Time
Ancillary Healthcare
$58k-72k (estimate)
03/27/2024
05/26/2024
versiti.org
KENOSHA, WI
1,000 - 3,000
2012
MARY JEFENOVEC
<$5M
Ancillary Healthcare
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About Versiti
Versiti was founded with the belief that together, our blood centers can better serve peoples urgent need for life-saving healthcare. That we can strengthen and restore the health of our communities while conducting groundbreaking research. That we can integrate scientific innovation, medicine, and service in ways that no other blood health organization can match. Were driven by the urgency of our work and inspired by the generosity of the people we rely on for life-saving donations. We have the privilege to safeguard these gifts and ensure they go where the need is greatest, in our communitie...s and beyondand our hospital and healthcare partners across the nation rely on the speed, safety, and availability of these gifts. Our people are driven by a relentless curiosity. As the home of the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we attract leading blood health researchers from around the world who are passionate about advancing personalized medicine. We conduct focused research in areas like cellular therapies, oncology, and genomics, to make a difference in the lives of people through the healing potential of blood. People need people. There is no substitute for blood, organs, tissue, or bone marrow. They are precious. They are perishable. And the need for them is vital. As a partnership of blood centers, were far stronger together than we are alone. Ultimately, the meaning of our work is found in the lives we save and the people we serve. Our dedication to service and safety will enable us to become the partner of choice for hospitals everywhere. Our commitment to scientific rigor can save lives and advance the field of personalized medicine. And our commitment to building deep relationships with our donors will transform Versiti into a beacon of hope, care, and innovation in the communities we call home.
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