Tissue Recovery Specialist

2 months ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Ontario Health Full time
Job Title: Tissue Recovery Coordinator

At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility and care.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Tissue Recovery Coordinator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing professional services in a manner that is consistent with the mission and values of Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN). The Tissue Recovery Coordinator will be passionate about tissue and organ donation and dedicated to achieving optimal outcomes in the donation process through effective collaboration with the healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform the surgical recovery of eye tissue (in-situ/corneal excision and whole globe) from deceased individuals
  • Package and transport tissues in accordance with TGLN and Health Canada standards using aseptic technique
  • Assist with the recovery of human heart valves, skin and muscle-skeletal tissues as required
  • Coordinate the tissue recovery process, which includes assessing the medical suitability of potential tissue donors in collaboration with members of the TGLN team
  • Perform the screening, evaluation, packaging and transportation of human tissue, and collection of blood and other test samples in accordance with TGLN standards
  • Perform technical duties in support of the recovery such as medical chart review, blood draw and physical examination of the deceased as well as other technical responsibilities
  • Work closely with TGLN's Provincial Resource Centre and local healthcare professionals throughout the process to obtain required information and support
  • Ensure that all documentation is recorded accurately and completely. Reviews documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with established processes
  • Maintain and prepare equipment and supplies
  • Assist with projects, and the development of processes and documentation
  • Perform quality control functions related to the role
  • Perform other duties consistent with the role, as required
Requirements:
  • University degree or college diploma in health sciences, nursing (RPN), funeral services, pathology assistant, paramedicine, biological sciences or a recognized equivalent is required
  • Four (4) years' work experience in a health sciences environment specifically in operating room, pathology, paramedicine, funeral services or clinical laboratory medical setting is preferred or a combination of equivalent experience and education
  • Certification in eye or tissue banking, blood banking or laboratory technology is an asset
  • Experience in organ and tissue donation, tissue recovery and/or processing is an asset
  • A valid class G driver's license without restrictions and access to a reliable vehicle is required
  • Ability to drive long distances required
  • Ability to work a variety of 12-hour shifts including days, nights and weekends is required
  • Ability to lift parcels up to 35 lbs and move patients with similar forces
  • Ability to travel throughout the assigned area and on occasion as needed across the province is required
What We Offer:

We offer a competitive hourly rate of $33.74 to $42.17 per hour, a casual contract position (12 months) and the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We encourage applicants who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; Black and racialized; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary; and disabled to apply. We also encourage applicants with accessibility needs to notify us if they have any accommodation needs in the application and/or interview process.

As part of the initial recruitment screening process, applicants must confirm that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If applicants are not fully vaccinated, they will be required to identify any accommodation needs pursuant to a protected ground under the Code. Applicants who identify an accommodation need will be required to provide supporting documentation with respect to their need for accommodation when requested by Ontario Health. If no such accommodation is identified, the applicant will not be eligible to proceed through the recruitment process.



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