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About the Role

The Tissue Recovery Coordinator (TRC) is responsible for providing professional services in line with the mission and values of the Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN). This role focuses on achieving optimal outcomes in the tissue donation process through effective collaboration with the healthcare team and offers the opportunity to develop expertise in the surgical recovery phase of tissue donation.

Responsibilities

• Performs the surgical recovery of eye tissue (in-situ/corneal excision and whole globe) from deceased individuals.
• Packages and transports tissues in accordance with TGLN and Health Canada standards using aseptic technique.
• Assists with the recovery of human heart valves, skin and muscle-skeletal tissues as required.
• Coordinates the tissue recovery process, including assessing the medical suitability of potential tissue donors in collaboration with the TGLN team.
• Performs screening, evaluation, packaging, and transportation of human tissue, and collection of blood and other test samples according to TGLN standards.
• Performs technical duties supporting recovery, such as medical chart review, blood draw, and physical examination of the deceased.
• Works closely with TGLN’s Provincial Resource Centre and local healthcare professionals to obtain required information and support.
• Ensures accurate and complete documentation, reviewing for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Maintains and prepares equipment and supplies.
• Assists with projects, and the development of processes and documentation.
• Performs quality control functions related to the role.
• Performs other duties consistent with the role, as required.

Requirements

• University degree or college diploma in health sciences, nursing (RPN), funeral services, pathology assistant, paramedicine, biological sciences or a recognized equivalent is required.
• Four (4) years’ work experience in a health sciences environment specifically in operating room, pathology, paramedicine, funeral services or clinical laboratory medical setting is preferred or a combination of equivalent experience and education.
• Certification in eye or tissue banking, blood banking or laboratory technology is an asset.
• Experience in organ and tissue donation, tissue recovery and/or processing is an asset.
• A valid class G driver's license without restrictions and access to a reliable vehicle is required.
• Ability to drive long distances is required.
• Ability to work a variety of 12-hour shifts including days, nights and weekends is required.
• Ability to lift parcels up to 35 lbs and move patients with similar forces.
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned area and on occasion as needed across the province is required.
• Demonstration of good hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills and surgical conscience are required.
• All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.

Skills

• Demonstrated superior written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated in depth knowledge of biological and health sciences as well as quality assurance and aseptic technique is preferred.
• Proven ability to maintain and protect patient confidentiality at all times, demonstrating use of discretion and sound judgment.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Location

• Sudbury region

Work Type

• Casual permanent position
• On-call shifts

Experience Level

• Four (4) years’ work experience in a health sciences environment is preferred

Education Level

• University degree or college diploma in health sciences, nursing (RPN), funeral services, pathology assistant, paramedicine, biological sciences or a recognized equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• $36.14 to $45.18 per hour

Benefits

• Additional compensation when dispatched to a case.

About the Company

• At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility and care.
• Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN), part of Ontario Health, is responsible for the coordination of organ and tissue donation and transplantation in Ontario. Our mandate includes increasing public awareness of the importance of organ and tissue donation, education of health care professionals, and ensuring a safe and effective donation and transplant system in Ontario. Working collaboratively with our stakeholders and fostering organizational and individual growth, we value honesty, trust, respect and compassion.

Equal Opportunity

• Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; Black and racialized; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary; and disabled.
• Ontario Health is an accessible employer, and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email careers@ontariohealth.ca and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours.
• As part of the initial recruitment screening process, applicants must confirm that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If applicants are not fully vaccinated, they will be required to identify any accommodation needs pursuant to a protected ground under the Code. Applicants who identify an accommodation need will be required to provide supporting documentation with respect to their need for accommodation when requested by Ontario Health. If no such accommodation is identified, the applicant will not be eligible to proceed through the recruitment process.