Tissue Donation Coordinator
Current-CTBS: Certified Tissue Banking Specialist through American Association of Tissue Banks-Work compassionately with donor families in crisis, offering end of life care and donation opportunities in a sensitive and professional manner with a strong emphasis on family support-Triage deaths (potential donors) with physicians and nurses at hospitals throughout New England.-Evaluate patients' eligibility to donate by entering donor's medical information into a clinical database, reviewing clinical information with a strong understanding of medical terminology, tissue processor criteria, and tissue banking standards-While offering support to and gaining the trust of family members, conduct medical history questionnaire, obtain informed consent for tissue donation- Coordinate logistics for tissue recovery with hospitals, requesting medical records, booking operating rooms, etc.- Communicate recovery plan with NEDS recovery teams, funeral homes, and coordinating with Medical Examiner’s and DA Office to successfully facilitate donation-Occasional Excel spreadsheet or Power Point meeting presentation