DCI Donor Services New Mexico Donor Services (NMDS) is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic team member to join us to save lives!! Our mission at NMDS is to save lives through organ and tissue donation, and we want professionals on our team that will embrace this important work!! Coordinates and collaborates in the ordering and inventory of necessary supplies, the overall cleaning, and decontamination of recovery instruments and equipment needed for daily operations. Must be able to safely handle human tissue for transplantation. Ensures that quality recovery and operation practices are employed, and that policies, procedures, and local protocols are adhered to. Extensive travels are required. COMPANY OVERVIEW AND MISSION New Mexico Donor Services is a designated organ procurement organization (OPO) within the state of New Mexico – and is a member of the DCI Donor Services family. For over four decades, DCI Donor Services has been a leader in working to end the transplant waiting list. Our unique approach to service allows for nationwide donation, transplantation, and distribution of organs and tissues while maintaining close ties to our local communities. DCI Donor Services operates three organ procurement/tissue recovery organizations: New Mexico Donor Services, Sierra Donor Services, and Tennessee Donor Services. We also maximize the gift of life through the DCI Donor Services Tissue Bank and Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank. Our performance is measured by the way we serve donor families and recipients. To be successful in this endeavor is our ultimate mission. By mobili We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. With the help of our employee-led strategy team, we will ensure that all communities feel welcome and safe with us because we are a model for fairness, belonging, and forward thinking. Below are some of the key accountabilities/qualifications this position will hold: Performs aseptic recovery of musculoskeletal tissue and skin tissue. Assists in general practices such as room setup and breakdown, culturing, labeling, rinsing, and packaging tissue and reconstruction of the donor. Coordinates tissue donation process, procurement, shipping, and storage of tissue, while maintaining a positive, professional relationship with hospital, funeral home, and medical examiner staff. Safely and responsibly recovers human tissue for transplant and/or research while providing special care to ensure presentation for funeral purposes. Assembles team, supplies, and supplies, and donor to recover facility. Assists in receiving/releasing and transporting donors while ensuring policies and procedures are adhered to. Assists in the ordering and inventory of necessary ocular, tissue, and organ recovery supplies to ensure operations can run smoothly. Maintains stockroom areas through organi Assists in the overall cleaning, decontamination, assembly, processing, and dispensing of recovery instruments and equipment needed for daily operations. Coordinates with vendors for services and/or repairs needed for facility and/or equipment, the delivery of recovery instruments for sterilization, disposal of biohazard waste, and delivery/pickup of scrub services. Other responsibilities may include moving and lifting donors, drawing blood for infectious disease testing, and any other tasks deemed necessary by the Tissue Recovery Manager or Manager of Supplies, Equipment, and Logistics. Responsible for performing quality assurance inspection of all incoming orders, maintains logs according to policies and procedures, complies with safety regulations and maintains accurate records per protocols. Performs other duties as assigned. The ideal candidate will have: High School Diploma or Equivalent. Prior experience in a related Allied Health field (i.e., EMT, ORT, CST, SA, ST or Tissue Banking) Valid driver’s license, as well as ability to pass all MVR (motor vehicle record) underwriting requirements. Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications to include Word, PowerPoint and Excel is required. We offer a competitive compensation package including: Up to 184 hours of PTO your first year Up to 72 hours of Sick Time your first year Two Medical Plans (your choice of a PPO or HDHP), Dental, and Vision Coverage 403(b) plan with matching contribution Company provided term life, AD
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