Job Description

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

OR

Section B
1. Receives donor tissue into Solvita-Dayton. Inspects packaging, labeling, and associated documents for accuracy and donor traceability.
2. Packages and ensures tissue, cultures, and blood are stored properly and within acceptable limits.
3. Identifies, communicates, and resolves discrepancies in a timely manner.
4. Ensures potential special processing donors are identified and go through proper receiving paths.
5. Packages and prepares donor tissue for required shipments
6. 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
1. All Essential functions of Tissue Receiving Coordinator A and B.
2. Responsible for being on call for donor tissue.

Tissue Receiving Coordinator IV
1. All Essential functions of Tissue Receiving Coordinator III.
2. 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.