Requisition ID: 357956 Position Number: 20090137 Posting End Date: April 30, 2024 City: Winnipeg Employer: Shared Health Site: Shared Health - Winnipeg Shared Health Department / Unit: Tissue Bank Manitoba Job Stream: Clinical Support Union: MAHCP Anticipated Start Date: 05/06/2024 FTE: 1.00 Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends;Standby coverage as required Work Arrangement: In Person Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 Annual Base Hours: 2015 Salary: $33.358, $34.518, $35.733, $36.975, $38.278, $39.619, $41.008 Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations. Position Overview Under the general supervision of the Director, and with the authority derived from the Human Tissue Gift Act, the incumbent is responsible for: Screening potential donors to determine eligibility for eye &/or tissue donation. Providing information about eye &/or tissue donation to bereaved families and/or expectant mothers. Obtaining a direction for eye &/or tissue donation for transplantation, medical education or scientific research. Coordinating and leading tissue recovery teams. Conducting a full range of other eye &/or tissue banking services including tissue storage and distribution in accordance with federal regulations and tissue banking standards. Processing, storing and dispensing amniotic membrane and eye tissue for transplantation. The incumbent is also responsible for taking part in eye &/or tissue donation awareness programs targeting health care professionals, funeral home staff, and the general public. Experience At least one-year previous experience as a Tissue Transplant Coordinator is required. Previous supervisory experience preferred. Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline from a recognized academic institution required. Preference will be given to licensed healthcare professionals. Successful completion of all training and competency requirements as a Tissue Transplant Coordinator I. Must pass an annual competency review in order to maintain classification as a Tissue Transplant Coordinator II. Registered as a Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS) or Certified Eye Bank Technician (CEBT) with the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) or Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA) respectively, preferred. Once certified, maintains certification as a CTBS and/or CEBT by accruing the required AATB/EBAA continuing education units (CEU’s) over the designated period. Certification/Licensure/Registration Registration as a Certified Tissue Bank Specialist with AATB and/or Certified Eye Bank Technician with the EBAA required. Current registration or eligibility for registration with the applicable (healthcare) licensing body is preferred. Qualifications and Skills Demonstrated ability to review and evaluate information in medical charts and obtain medical histories for the purpose of determining donor eligibility is required. Strong customer service skills; ability to represent TBM in professional manner; excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Demonstrated ability to work with people in crisis, dealing with death and dying in a sensitive manner. Strong counseling skills preferred. Knowledge of the concepts of tissue preservation and transplantation of human tissues/organs an asset. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team is required. Physical Requirements Position involves considerable walking, lifting, bending, stooping, carrying and standing for long periods. Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 kg. at least 50 cm. from the floor to waist height. Frequent exposure to blood, human tissue and body fluids using personal protective equipment. Required to be on-call frequently, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays, and to work alone for long periods extending into periods of overtime. May require occasional overnight or long-distance travel. Valid driver’s license required. Ability to travel by automobile, commercial or charter aircraft required. We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today. Interested candidates should select the ''Apply'' icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification. This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment. Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE. Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.