Tissue Distribution Specialist

Description

Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions are those tasks, duties, and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job’s purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions for which the person in the job is held accountable.

• Responsible for all areas of corneal distribution, including but not limited to:
• Chart creation and completion assuring accurate completion of corneal paperwork and complete donor and medical record. 
• Responsible for requesting complete medical records in compliance with FDA 1271 Part 21. 
• Evaluation of corneas through gross evaluation, slit-lamp evaluation, and specular-microscopic evaluation to make a determination for transplant quality. 
• Aggressively offer corneal tissue to surgeons and other distribution partners both nationally and internationally. 
• Ensures proper documentation, packaging, delivery, and shipping of corneal tissue. 
• Properly documents offers, acceptance and distribution of corneas. 
• Maintains and accurate surgery schedule as provided by local and area surgeons of upcoming transplant surgeries and communicates the need for pre-cut and specialty graft preparation. 
• Exhibits an understanding of the unique gift of eye donation and the impact distribution contributes to the process
• Promotes good relations with eye banks, surgeons by offering to and or requesting tissue from distribution partners. 
• Promotes DLSH as a source of high quality tissue to grow distribution on a local, national and international basis. 
• Consults with Clinical Manager, Medical Director Designee, and Medical Director as needed, to obtain medical decisions/consults. 
• Consistently performs duties in accordance with established standard operating procedures, policies, and regulations in accordance with FDA and EBAA standards. 
• Notifies Director of Quality of deviations from established operating procedures.
• Participates, in person, to all appropriate meetings and training opportunities offered at DLSH
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all DLSH information.
• Must have valid driver’s license with acceptable driving history and be able to travel within the service area
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule 

EDUCATION & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Note: Certificates, Licenses and Trainings must be completed at first available training if not already obtained

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required. 
• EBAA certification may be required after one year of employment. 
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills.• 

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in Eye or Tissue Banking preferred
• Medical Records or Surgical experience preferred
• Ophthalmology/Optometry background a plus 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

EXAMPLES BELOW

• Frequently required to sit; occasionally required to stand and walk. 
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. 
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally required to bend, twist or climb. 
• Moderate concentration/intensity, which includes prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for breaks. 
• Normal memory, taking into consideration the amount and type of information. 
• Moderate level of complexity for decision making. 
• Normal time pressure of decision making. 

COMPETENCIES – To perform this job successfully, the employee will demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of the position.

EXAMPLES BELOW:

• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively; listens and gets clarification when necessary; responds informatively to questions. 
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and concisely; edits work; varies writing style to meet specific needs; presents data effectively; able to read and interpret written information. 
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed
• Motivation: Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Managing People: Includes peers in planning and decision-making processes; Fosters quality in others; Seeks to improve processes, products, and services 
• Innovation: Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner as well as skillfully gathers and analyze information.
• Planning and Organization: Prioritizes and plans work activities; use time efficiently; and develop realistic action plans.
• Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; and makes timely decisions. 
• Professionalism: Approaches others in tactful manner; maintains composure and reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with occasional change, delays, or unexpected events. 
• Leadership: Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives recognition as appropriate. 
• Delegation: Delegates work assignments; gives authority to work independently; sets expectations; and monitors delegated activities. 
• Project Management: Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.
• Technical Skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Strategic Thinking: Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization’s strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions

WORK ENVIORNMENT

• Office setting with limited exposure to Blood-borne Pathogens. 

Dakota Lions Sight & Health has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.