Tissue Recovery Coordinator - Ontario Health, Sudbury

Position summary

At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN), part of Ontario Health, is responsible for the coordination of organ and tissue donation and transplantation in Ontario. Reporting to the Manager, Ocular Recovery - Tissue, the Tissue Recovery Coordinator is passionate about tissue and organ donation and is dedicated to achieving optimal outcomes in the donation process through effective collaboration with the health care team. This casual role offers the opportunity to develop expertise in the surgical recovery phase of the tissue donation process.

What you'll bring

To be successful in this position, applicants must meet the following education, experience, knowledge, and skill 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
• Demonstrated superior written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated in depth knowledge of biological and health sciences as well as quality assurance and aseptic technique is preferred
• Proven ability to maintain and protect patient confidentiality at all times, demonstrating use of discretion and sound judgment
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Demonstration of good hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills and surgical conscience are required

Responsibilities

As a Tissue Recovery Coordinator, you will manage various technical, coordination, and recovery duties supporting the donation process:

• Performs the surgical recovery of eye tissue (in-situ/corneal excision and whole globe) from deceased individuals
• Packages and transports tissues in accordance with TGLN and Health Canada standards using aseptic technique
• As required, will assist with the recovery of human heart valves, skin and muscle-skeletal tissues
• Coordinates the tissue recovery process, which includes assessing the medical suitability of potential tissue donors in collaboration with members of the TGLN team
• Performs the screening, evaluation, packaging and transportation of human tissue, and collection of blood and other test samples in accordance with TGLN standards
• Performs 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
• Works closely with TGLN’s Provincial Resource Centre and local healthcare professionals throughout the process to obtain required information and support
• Ensures that all documentation is recorded accurately and completely. Reviews documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with established processes
• Maintains and prepares equipment and supplies
• Assists with projects, and the development of processes and documentation
• Performs quality control functions related to the role
• Performs other duties consistent with the role, as required

What's on offer

Ontario Health provides a collaborative work environment with structured compensation and shift arrangements for this Sudbury-based opportunity:

• Rate of pay ranging from $36.14 to $45.18 per hour
• Additional compensation when dispatched to a case
• Casual permanent position schedule featuring a combination of weekday and weekend 12-hour on-call shifts (days and nights) over a 6-week period rotation
• All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health