Tissue Receiving Coordinator - 2nd Shift

Titles: Tissue Receiving Coordinator I/II/III/IV Department #: 131

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Tissue Receiving Supervisor

(Exempt or Non-Exempt)

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Responsible for the critical processes related to received donor tissue and to the final destination.

Shifts are either

Tuesday-Saturday (Mid shift 1300-2130)

OR

Tuesday-Saturday (2nd shift 1600-0030)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Tissue Receiving Coordinator I (Starting section will be based on department needs)

Section A

• Prepares tissue for shipment by packaging and labeling to internal/external facilities.
• Performs pre-processing cultures.
• Performs discard process accurately and in a timely manner.
• Responsible for temperature monitoring and alarm handling of storage units.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

OR

Section B

• Receives donor tissue into Solvita-Dayton. Inspects packaging, labeling, and associated documents for accuracy and donor traceability.
• Packages and ensures tissue, cultures, and blood are stored properly and within acceptable limits.
• Identifies, communicates, and resolves discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Ensures potential special processing donors are identified and go through proper receiving paths.
• Packages and prepares donor tissue for required shipments
• Responsible to be on call for environmental monitoring and equipment.

Tissue Receiving Coordinator II

1. Completion of Section A or B

2. Employee has communicated interest in cross training on opposite section

3. Must be willing to train as opportunities arise regardless of shift

Tissue Receiving Coordinator III

• All Essential functions of Tissue Receiving Coordinator A and B.
• Responsible for being on call for donor tissue.

Tissue Receiving Coordinator IV

• All Essential functions of Tissue Receiving Coordinator III.

• In the absence of a team leader ensures all daily tasks are performed accurately.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Tissue Receiving Coordinator I

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Intermediate computer literacy.
• Solid problem-solving, decision-making skills and strong attention to detail.
• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to follow directions and serve well as a team member.
• Ability to enter and report numbers accurately.

Tissue Receiving Coordinator II

• Completion of section A or B
• All Education/Experience of Tissue Receiving Coordinator I.

Tissue Receiving Coordinator III

• All Education/Experience of Tissue Receiving Coordinator I
• Competence in all Tissue Receiving Coordinator section A and B training modules.

Tissue Receiving Coordinator IV

• All Education/Experience of Tissue Receiving Coordinator III.
• Employee has communicated interest and has been recommended by management
• Ability and willingness to fill in as a team leader as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT and PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

• Must be able to take call and work after hours as needed.
• Requires heavy lifting.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be considered insurable by Solvita insurance provider.
• Must be able to meet the required physical demands with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Demonstrate positive team building behaviors that include effective decision making.
• Ability to be competent in either section of Tissue Receiving Coordinator I training modules and working independently within 6 months.
• Must be able to be on call for levels I (as assigned), II, III, and IV.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates Degree in a health-related field.
• Knowledge of anatomy and sterile technique.
• Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS).
• One year of tissue banking experience.