Birth Tissue Technician

Birth Tissue Technician

We Offer:

• Organizational Incentive Program Annually, up to 10% (7% at target)*
• Very generous health benefits, including medical, dental and vision
• Free telemedicine for entire household
• Health Savings Account
• Retirement savings plan with company matching program and 8% employer contribution opportunity
• SmartDollar financial wellness program
• Free employee assistance program
• Life insurance and disability insurance paid by the employer
• Award-winning employee wellness program
• Generous paid time off (PTO) policy. including 15 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Culture of community and work-life balance
• Onsite gym and walking paths

Amazing culture:

• Awarded Top Companies to Work for in Arizona for 2022 & 2023
• Staff-run committees and clubs promote open communication, diversity, community involvement, and socialization opportunities
• Family-friendly activities on site for all employees
• Conveniently located at our new Tempe location, 2 miles west of the ASU campus.

About Us:

Donor Network of Arizona’s mission is to make the most of life through the gift of organ and tissue donation. We challenge ourselves and others every day to realize Arizona's potential to save and improve lives. Every employee at Donor Network of Arizona is responsible for embracing the organizational culture by upholding the Donor Network of Arizona’s core values of Positive Energy, Passion, and Eagerness.

Birth Tissue Technician:

The Birth Tissue Technician is responsible for assisting and carrying out DNA's mission to maximize Birth Tissue donation in Arizona. This position works collaboratively with the Tissue Services Leadership, Birth Tissue Coordinator, hospital Labor and Delivery nursing staff, and ancillary departments as necessary. Performs Birth Tissue acquisition procedures according to protocol and policy, as well as maintain a clean, safe operating room environment. Coordinates with other departments as necessary to ensure quality assurance programs related to the acquisition of Birth Tissue.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures Birth Tissue acquisition is conducted accurately and professionally according to organizational standards and expectations.
• Establishes and maintains effective customer service relationships by providing an elevated level of customer service through timely and ongoing communication, presence, and visibility during the acquisition process.
• Serves as a resource to ensure seamless service to obstetrics and gynecological practices, hospitals, and Affiliated Tissue Partners.
• Thoroughly completes and documents the Donor Risk Assessment Interview (DRAI), consent, and HIPAA acknowledgment for Birth Tissue acquisition as needed. Ensures that all potential Birth Tissue donors are accurately screened with tissue processors.

Fosters collaboration, communication, and collegiality with Referral and Donor Screening Services (RDSS) and Donor Program Development (DPD) to ensure an effective Birth Tissue donation process.

• Maintains donor charts. Accurate data entry into donor record system.

Assists in training other staff members in the Birth Tissue process.
Assists in quality review and follow-up procedures of Birth Tissue processes as requested.

• May be asked to participate as a tissue recovery staff member as deemed necessary by Tissue Services Leadership.

Supports, reinforces, and exhibits behaviors consistent with the values of the Donor Network of Arizona.

• Performs other duties and projects as needed or requested.
• Participates in continuing education as required within established timelines.
• In-state travel is required

Qualifications:

• 6 months experience in the medical field with a working knowledge of medical terminology. (One year of tissue recovery experience preferred).
• Surgical technology a plus.
• Knowledge of biological sciences preferred.
• Must be able to work outside of normal business hours including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as needed.

Education:
High School Diploma (Basic college courses preferred).

Donor Network of Arizona is a drug free/tobacco free workplace . ADA/EEO reasonable accommodation employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person