Tissue and Recovery Coordinator - Legacy of Hope

Schedule: Shift Varies

Location: Legacy of Hope, 502 Building

Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally

The Tissue Recovery Coordinator (TRC) is an integral contributor to the success of the Tissue Work System (TWS) and Legacy of Hope’s mission. The TRC performs tissue and research recovery complying with Legacy of Hope’s (LoH) policies and procedures. The TRC serves in a Recovery Team Leader capacity as designated on the monthly on-call schedule. The TRC’s expected total number of call days will be between 11-15 days of call per month.

Additional non-surgical responsibilities include:
1. Responding to quality assurance requests for additional information to complete recovery charts, even in cases where not direct participation occurred.
2. Collaborating with TWS management to ensure recovery supplies are on-hand and available.
3. Maintaining current relationships and developing new relationships with referring institutions, Medical Examiners (ME)/Coroners, and Funeral Homes in collaboration with other members of Legacy of Hope.
4. Participation in meetings, LoH activities and events.
5. Performs other duties as assigned by TWS leadership.

Position Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required: Vocational certification in healthcare-related subject or Associate’s degree with a minimum of three years’ extensive medical or surgical experience, preferably in areas related to organ, eye or tissue procurement or decedent care. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of aseptic technique, human anatomy and physiology, and/or surgical instrumentation use and maintenance. Five years’ experience in tissue procurement can serve in lieu of education requirement.

Preferred: BS or healthcare degree. Current Certified Tissue Banking Specialist (CTBS) certification or eligible to take the AATB certification exam.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION:
Required: Reliable transportation and valid Alabama Driver’s license and ability to be insured.
Preferred: Certified Operating Room Technician or Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS) or eligible to take the certification exam.

TRAITS & SKILLS: Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one’s own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.