ANTICIPATED END DATE: 03 Sep 2026

JOB PURPOSE

The Tissue Bank Specialist performs screening of medical records for evaluation of donor suitability for the surgical retrieval of ocular, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and skin tissue from cadaveric donors. Duties include screening, evaluation, consent, procurement, preservation, processing and storage of donor tissue. Other duties include the distribution and tracking of human tissue allografts for transplantation and performing procedures required for engineering of all human tissue allografts.

In addition to performing the duties of the TB01, the TB02 will executes the procedures required for tissue donor screening, evaluation, procurement, preservation, distribution and recipient tracking of human allograft tissues for transplantation. This practice includes the surgical retrieval of ocular, musculoskeletal, and cardiovascular tissue from deceased donors. The TB02 also educates medical and professional staff, the public and families on Tissue Donation.

Employees of the TB02 classification may be required to provide clinical and technical guidance, expertise, training and orientation to other tissue bank staff, students and other health care professionals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Science or health care discipline from a recognized university OR
• Successful completion of a recognized two (2) year program in a health care discipline, which includes anatomy and physiology courses, and two (2) years of related experience;
• Certification with the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB as CTBS);
• Demonstrate peri-operative aseptic and surgical scrub techniques.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and analytical and critical thinking skills enabling decision making.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as team work and collaboration skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within NB;
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis;
• Ability to perform the duties of the position;
• Good work record.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be responsible for compliance with Health Canada Regulations, CSA Standards, AATB Standards for Tissue Banking and EBAA Medical Standards.
• Provides 24/7 stand-by and immediate call back for tissue/ocular donor coordination, retrieval and operational emergencies.
• Support front line caregivers by obtaining consent and discussing tissue donation with families in crisis during stressful, highly emotional times.
• Obtain authorization/consent for donation of tissues, from families/next-of-kin for deceased donors and patients for living donors.
• Liaise with local and other provincial multi-disciplinary health care facilities/professionals to assist in determining donor eligibility of each potential donor.
• Consults with coroners, pathologists and family physicians in the coordination and retrieval of tissues.
• Be responsible to complete medical chart reviews, medical/social/behavioral screening (DRAI), and physical examination to determine each potential donor's eligibility for tissue donation. Responsible for the interpretation of the above documentation.
• Be responsible to organize recovery supplies and equipment, arrange transportation if required, and book operating room.
• Completes the surgical retrieval of human tissue for transplantation within the Province of New Brunswick.
• Work with precision instrumentation and air powered surgical equipment used in the recovery and processing of human tissue, under sterile conditions for long periods of continuous work hours.
• Lead the processing of tissue and bone in accordance with NBOTP-TD standard operating procedures.
• ensure documentation, data entry, storage and appropriate quality control measures are adhered.
• Participate in quality assurance activities and quality control measures such as: data entry, freezer maintenance, updating and maintaining freezer log and inventory.
• Support the quality objectives, including the quality control (QC) measures, quality assurance auditing, development/revision of standard operating practices, validation of procedures, ensure tracing of the tissue from the donor to final disposition of each tissue distributed by the NBOTP-TD.
• Monitor for potential adverse outcomes/reactions that could affect patient safety and require reporting to Health Canada and AATB.
• Manage and ensure tissue requests are being met and distributed in a timely manner.
• Perform clerical duties which may include filing, chart preparation, ordering of office supplies and other tissue banking duties as required.
• Coordinate with the NBOTP-TD Manager the training of new Tissue Bank Specialists and Certified Tissue Bank Specialists, and, as applicable, mentor Eye Bank Technicians within Zone 1 (Horizon Health Network and Vitalité Health Network) on ocular retrievals, accurate charting, paperwork, as well as screening for other tissue donation.
• Support the NBOTP-TD data systems.

COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY HORIZON HEALTH NETWORK

• Attention to Detail
• Communication
• Planning and Prioritizing Work
• Interpersonal Skills
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Patient/Client Orientation

Interested? Apply Today!

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About Horizon's Recruitment Process

We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Horizon's recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon's hiring purposes.

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