Tissue Recovery Coordinator I
Company: Donor Network West
Location: San Ramon
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 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. GENERAL JOB
FUNCTION The Tissue Recovery Coordinator responds to tissue
recovery cases and provides technical support for all aspects of
tissue recovery for transplant and research. The Tissue Recovery
Coordinator is responsible for the intraoperative leadership of the
recovery team and communication to a team of other medical
professional, including hospital personnel, funeral home staff and
coroner or medical examiner professionals. To this audience they
are the operative expert for the tissue recovery process. The
Tissue Recovery Coordinator performs other clinical support related
responsibilities during their scheduled shift on an as needed
basis. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Arrives to work
and is clocked in ready to work at the start of assigned shift.
Required to have a sense of urgency for a clinical event and
evaluate timeframes of recovery needs. Responsible for accurately
and thoroughly reviewing donor authorization and ensuring proper
identification of the donor and tissue(s) authorized for recovery.
Additionally able to review the donor medical history to the same
standard as documented in the hospital chart, electronic donor
record and the Uniform Donor Risk Assessment Interview (UDRAI).
Obtains medical records and/or diagnostic samples from the hospital
for clinical events as needed. Assembles required supplies for
tissue recovery and effectively utilizes the material management
inventory system maintaining accurate levels of inventory.
Responsible for duties associated with maintaining the Recovery
Suite including, but not limited to: cleaning, inventory control,
receiving deliveries, etc. Performs blood draw or collects
specimens and completes the preparation steps for surgical
dissection of tissue(s). Effectively performs the surgical recovery
of skin. Demonstrates annual proficiency of those recovery skills.
Performs a thorough reconstruction of donor following the recovery
of tissue. Performs and verifies packaging and labeling of
specimens and tissues recovered for testing, research, and/or
transplant. Facilitates the timely shipping of diagnostic samples,
tissues, and medical records to appropriate laboratories and
processors. Appropriately coordinates time management on the tissue
recovery donor event with assigned tissue recovery coordinator
peers. Consistently demonstrates a strong attention to details,
excellent written and verbal communication skills. Required to
establish and maintain a basic knowledge of medical terminology,
general anatomy, and disease processes. Reviews policies,
procedures and trainings as directed to aid in the learning process
prior to effective/due dates. Attends and actively participates in
departmental and organization meetings. Required to learn and
maintain basic knowledge of federal, state, and industry
laws/regulations related to tissue practices including those of all
tissue processors, AATB, OSHA, EBAA, and FDA. Trains staff in
tissue recovery techniques that the coordinator is deemed
proficient in, including ability to explain anatomical and
technical concepts/terms. Ability to read and comprehend patient
charts. Sets and meets realistic goals and deadlines. Maintains
professionalism and poise in stressful, complex, and continuously
changing situations. Consistently exhibits a high standard of
integrity and ethical behavior, resolving conflicts in an open,
direct and appropriate manner. Basic knowledge of the
inter-relationships of departments and services provided by DNWest.
Performs additional tasks as needed to support donation such as,
but is not limited to: Donor Operations, Quality, Data, and Donor
Information. Effectively performs the surgical recovery of
musculoskeletal and ocular tissue. Demonstrates annual proficiency
of those recovery skills. Additional duties and responsibilities as
a full TRC I: May function as a surgical first assistant to
transplant surgery personnel on organ donor recoveries. May
function as a surgical scrub for organ recovery cases. Functions in
the capacity of a leader of the team, appropriately overseeing and
directing team coordination, and time management. Coordinates team
assignments in collaboration Donor Operations. Consistently
demonstrates a strong attention to details, excellent written and
verbal communication skills. Obtains a minimum of 6 CEUs/CEPT per
year. If CTBS certified, it is required to maintain certification
by obtaining 40 CEUs every three years. QUALIFICATIONS Excellent
organizational and time management skills; ability to function
independently and collaboratively. Demonstrated problem-solving and
creative thinking skill and well-developed personal stress
management skills. Ability to operate telephones, computers, and
surgical equipment. Ability to clearly and effectively speak and
communicate to accurately convey information to internal DNWest
staff, hospital staff, processing partners, and others involved in
the donation process. Ability to establish and maintain
relationships with these individuals. Ability to handle exposure to
emotionally intense situations like death, grief and the death
process on a regular basis that includes pediatric and adult
donors. Some scenarios surrounding death and donation may be of
traumatic nature. Must maintain a valid driver’s license in
accordance with DNWest motor vehicle policy. Must have reliable
personal automobile transportation to be used with company
reimbursement using IRS guidelines. Employee may be required to
drive personal vehicle while functioning in the role. Must be able
to travel within the service area by ground or air. Ability to work
minimum of a 12-hour shift, with the requirement of staying past
shift when required by donor volume and staffing, with few breaks.
The department schedule may change over time to meet staffing needs
for tissue recovery. The schedule includes 7, 12-hr shifts per pay
period. The employee is required to work weekends (defined as
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), nights and holidays. Holiday
requirement includes work on 5 holiday shifts per calendar year.
Ability to handle confidentiality of all donor/recipient
information. Maintains recovery performance metrics that are
consistent with department goals. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Prove
performance efficiency and excellence as a DNWest Tissue Recovery
Coordinator I – Trainee Associate degree in biological
sciences/allied healthcare/ mortuary science, or completion of a
surgical technology program, or an emergency medical services
program 2 years of work experience in a related field may be
substituted for educational requirement. Must maintain a valid
California or Nevada driver’s license and current vehicle insurance
based on applicable state minimum insurance coverage standards.
Certified Tissue Banking Specialist (CTBS), or Certified Eye
Banking Specialist (CEBT), or Certified Surgical Technologist(CST)
preferred. Hospital/clinical experience; tissue recovery
experience; previous experience with sterile technique and surgical
procedures preferred. Donor Network West takes a market-based
approach to pay. All candidates' starting pay will be determined
based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications and
interview performance. Our job listings’ compensation ranges
include location-based differentials but may not be reflective of a
candidate’s final base salary. Location differentials are
determined by an employee’s home address, associated market data
provided by government reporting and processed by Payroll. If
selected, Donor Network West’s Recruiting & Compensation Team will
provide further detail! Salary data provided by third party sites
do not accurately reflect our pay structure.
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