Donor Network West
Manager of Tissue Recovery
Donor Network West, San Ramon, California, United States, 94583
Donor Network West’s
mission is to save and heal lives through organ and tissue donation for transplantation and research.At Donor Network West, we're looking for people who embody our core values: passion, excellence, equity and inclusion, and relationships. We welcome diverse perspectives and foster an environment of collaboration and service.POSITION SUMMARYThe Manager of Tissue Recovery Services ensures that the Tissue Recovery Services team provides high-quality service at all times so that all donor potential is maximized while providing clinical and administrative management to full-time and per diem tissue recovery personnel of all regional recovery locations. The Manager of Tissue Recovery Services also collects, reviews, analyzes, and prepares monthly reports and activity performance measures of all recovery locations, as well as implements and monitors compliance with all federal guidelines. This individual actively fosters an organizational culture based on collaboration, support, and constructive feedback. The Manager of Tissue Recovery Services provides input as needed into policy development and other organizational decisions.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides leadership and direction to the Tissue Recovery Services team to maximize high-quality tissue donation and recovery within its designated service area.Develops strategic and operational plans to assure alignment with Donor Network West's mission and organizational goals.Oversees the development and implementation of policies and practices that result in safe and high-quality organ, eye, and tissue for transplantation, research, and education.Establishes, communicates, and monitors performance metrics that support organizational goals and reflect department performance.Creates and fosters positive professional relationships for enhanced collaboration with Donor Network West employees, customers, partners, and stakeholders.Manages assigned staff and develops a team-oriented environment focused on the accomplishment of Donor Network West’s mission, including: recruitment and selection, scheduling and job assignment, training and development, counseling and coaching, appraisal and recognition, goal setting, and recommending salary, promotional, and corrective actions in accordance with existing policies and procedures.Ensures Donor Network West meets American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB), Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA), Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) standards and CA state licensure requirements. Oversees the proper creation, approval, and implementation of policies and assumes responsibility for operations of the Tissue Recovery Services department, including compliance with all current federal, state, and/or local laws and regulations, including those of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), state and local regulations, standards, and the Tissue Recovery Services department’s own standard operating procedures (SOP) manual. Provides a lead role in assessing and responding to regulatory audits of Recovery Services functions.Reviews tissue allocation and recovery activity. Identifies successful areas and develops action plans to address areas in need of improvement.Maintains state-of-the-art knowledge of the organ, tissue, and eye donation process, with a key focus on donation process improvement through active membership in professional associations and attendance at workshops and seminars.Takes a leadership role in staff education and training. Conducts or participates in formal and informal in-services for new and existing staff, as well as educational programs with hospital personnel to create awareness and facilitate the donation process.Manages and participates in the schedule of Tissue Leader on Call (TLC).Provides information and support for functions of the Donor Records Department to ensure that donor charts are reviewed and released in a manner and timeframe conducive to maintaining the highest standards of practice and regulatory compliance.Interacts with the Quality Systems Department to ensure monitoring activities related to recovery services, including a documented annual internal review/audit to ensure compliance with the SOP manual.QUALIFICATIONS
Possesses strong decision-making capabilities and excellent communication skills with an ability to effectively engage with internal and external donation partners.Demonstrate leadership and management skills, strong interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated team commitment. Excellent communication skills required. This includes both written and spoken communications with team members, donation partners, peers, and senior management.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Biologic Science or equivalent degree in a health-related field. Master’s degree preferred.Significant experience in the organ, tissue, and/or eye procurement industry may be substituted for the educational requirement.5 years’ experience in the organ procurement and/or tissue banking industry; five years of management or supervisory experience in a health-related field is preferred.AATB or EBAA certification preferred.
Provided compensation data is subject to change based on location and work status. Salary data provided by third-party sites do not accurately reflect our pay structure.
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mission is to save and heal lives through organ and tissue donation for transplantation and research.At Donor Network West, we're looking for people who embody our core values: passion, excellence, equity and inclusion, and relationships. We welcome diverse perspectives and foster an environment of collaboration and service.POSITION SUMMARYThe Manager of Tissue Recovery Services ensures that the Tissue Recovery Services team provides high-quality service at all times so that all donor potential is maximized while providing clinical and administrative management to full-time and per diem tissue recovery personnel of all regional recovery locations. The Manager of Tissue Recovery Services also collects, reviews, analyzes, and prepares monthly reports and activity performance measures of all recovery locations, as well as implements and monitors compliance with all federal guidelines. This individual actively fosters an organizational culture based on collaboration, support, and constructive feedback. The Manager of Tissue Recovery Services provides input as needed into policy development and other organizational decisions.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides leadership and direction to the Tissue Recovery Services team to maximize high-quality tissue donation and recovery within its designated service area.Develops strategic and operational plans to assure alignment with Donor Network West's mission and organizational goals.Oversees the development and implementation of policies and practices that result in safe and high-quality organ, eye, and tissue for transplantation, research, and education.Establishes, communicates, and monitors performance metrics that support organizational goals and reflect department performance.Creates and fosters positive professional relationships for enhanced collaboration with Donor Network West employees, customers, partners, and stakeholders.Manages assigned staff and develops a team-oriented environment focused on the accomplishment of Donor Network West’s mission, including: recruitment and selection, scheduling and job assignment, training and development, counseling and coaching, appraisal and recognition, goal setting, and recommending salary, promotional, and corrective actions in accordance with existing policies and procedures.Ensures Donor Network West meets American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB), Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA), Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) standards and CA state licensure requirements. Oversees the proper creation, approval, and implementation of policies and assumes responsibility for operations of the Tissue Recovery Services department, including compliance with all current federal, state, and/or local laws and regulations, including those of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), state and local regulations, standards, and the Tissue Recovery Services department’s own standard operating procedures (SOP) manual. Provides a lead role in assessing and responding to regulatory audits of Recovery Services functions.Reviews tissue allocation and recovery activity. Identifies successful areas and develops action plans to address areas in need of improvement.Maintains state-of-the-art knowledge of the organ, tissue, and eye donation process, with a key focus on donation process improvement through active membership in professional associations and attendance at workshops and seminars.Takes a leadership role in staff education and training. Conducts or participates in formal and informal in-services for new and existing staff, as well as educational programs with hospital personnel to create awareness and facilitate the donation process.Manages and participates in the schedule of Tissue Leader on Call (TLC).Provides information and support for functions of the Donor Records Department to ensure that donor charts are reviewed and released in a manner and timeframe conducive to maintaining the highest standards of practice and regulatory compliance.Interacts with the Quality Systems Department to ensure monitoring activities related to recovery services, including a documented annual internal review/audit to ensure compliance with the SOP manual.QUALIFICATIONS
Possesses strong decision-making capabilities and excellent communication skills with an ability to effectively engage with internal and external donation partners.Demonstrate leadership and management skills, strong interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated team commitment. Excellent communication skills required. This includes both written and spoken communications with team members, donation partners, peers, and senior management.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Biologic Science or equivalent degree in a health-related field. Master’s degree preferred.Significant experience in the organ, tissue, and/or eye procurement industry may be substituted for the educational requirement.5 years’ experience in the organ procurement and/or tissue banking industry; five years of management or supervisory experience in a health-related field is preferred.AATB or EBAA certification preferred.
Provided compensation data is subject to change based on location and work status. Salary data provided by third-party sites do not accurately reflect our pay structure.
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