What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tissue Services Specialist position at MIDWEST TRANSPLANT NETWORK INC?
Job Overview
MIDWEST TRANSPLANT NETWORK INC seeks a highly skilled Tissue Services Specialist to join its team. This role is responsible for overseeing tissue and eye procurement activities, ensuring compliance with FDA, AATB, and tissue processor regulations.
About the Role
This position requires strong leadership and clinical expertise, with a focus on daily operations oversight, staff development, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director, Tissue Services, to develop and maintain department policies and procedures.
Main Responsibilities
Clinical Training and Development
The Tissue Services Specialist will be responsible for providing administrative call responsibilities, including participating in recovery cases as needed. Additionally, they will work closely with the TPC to ensure that all staff members receive timely, accurate, and well-documented training.
Qualifications
MIDWEST TRANSPLANT NETWORK INC Values
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and this role requires the ability to build a positive and supportive foundation inviting open, honest, and clear communication. We empower our staff to go above and beyond while maintaining compassion and humility.
MIDWEST TRANSPLANT NETWORK INC seeks a highly skilled Tissue Services Specialist to join its team. This role is responsible for overseeing tissue and eye procurement activities, ensuring compliance with FDA, AATB, and tissue processor regulations.
About the Role
This position requires strong leadership and clinical expertise, with a focus on daily operations oversight, staff development, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director, Tissue Services, to develop and maintain department policies and procedures.
Main Responsibilities
- Provide clinical oversight of tissue activities, including mentoring procurement staff.
- Collaborate with the Clinical Educator and Corporate Education team to ensure timely and accurate training of all staff members.
- Develop and maintain expert knowledge of FDA, AATB, and processor regulations/standards/SOPs.
- Participate in audits of Tissue Services by outside agencies as requested.
Clinical Training and Development
The Tissue Services Specialist will be responsible for providing administrative call responsibilities, including participating in recovery cases as needed. Additionally, they will work closely with the TPC to ensure that all staff members receive timely, accurate, and well-documented training.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in biological sciences or allied health required.
- CTBS certification required.
- Three or more years of experience as a TPC or equivalent OPO/Industry experience required.
- Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week and participate in 24-hour call.
MIDWEST TRANSPLANT NETWORK INC Values
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and this role requires the ability to build a positive and supportive foundation inviting open, honest, and clear communication. We empower our staff to go above and beyond while maintaining compassion and humility.
