Tissue Recovery Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY

The position of Tissue Recovery Coordinator for the Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE) is one of moderate responsibility. The Tissue Recovery Coordinator is responsible to and works under the direction of the Tissue Recovery Manager. He/She will be responsible for the recovery of tissue, corneas and research organs and tissues from post-mortem donors observing and adhering to FDA current Good Tissue Practices and AATB standards. He/She will be responsible for the post-mortem care of tissue and cornea donors. He/She will have a thorough knowledge of CORE Policy and Procedures regarding tissue recovery, eye recovery, specimen collection and organ and tissue packaging.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

The Tissue Recovery Coordinator will be responsible for positively educating health care professionals on the donation process. He/She will be responsible for participating in promoting a work environment that is safe-proof, injury free, and fire safe. He/She is responsible for assuring knowledge of current Good Tissue Practices (cGTP) and an understanding of EBAA standards.. He/She must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. He/She is responsible for the promotion of a positive workplace that assures the success of the operations of CORE.

A Recovery Coordinator, who is Casual status, is responsible for providing current availability for schedules to the Tissue Recovery Manager, as well as provide CORE with all current contact information (home phone and/or cell phone).