Supervisor of Tissue Donation and Screening Education

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion.

As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees.

Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals.

Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more.

We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

Works under minimal supervision of the Director to provide supervision for eye and tissue donor screening, outreach, and education functions of the Transplant Services Center (TSC) in accordance with the policies and procedures of Transplant Services Center and the standards of the American Association of Tissue Banks and the Eye Bank Association of America.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include :

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

Education

Completion of two years of college, to include at least six (6) credit hours in basic science

Experience

5 years of experience in a clinical healthcare setting, preferably in organ, eye, or tissue banking

Candidates without the stated minimum education, but with an additional two (2) or more years' experience in screening and authorization in organ, eye, or tissue banking may be considered.

Preferred

Experience

Prior supervisory experience and licensure as a Registered Nurse strongly preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

RN) REGISTERED NURSE Upon Hire

JOB DUTIES

• Directs, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates programs for donor screening and authorization, outreach. and education for eye and tissue donation.
• Recruits, selects, and supervises appropriately qualified staff to perform donor screening and authorization, outreach and education for eye and tissue donation
• Establishes and maintains contracts for eye and tissue donor recovery with hospitals in TSC's service area.
• Develops, cultivates, and maintains working relationships with internal departments and external organizations associated with eye and tissue donation
• Establishes education and donor screening program objectives and goals; directs program evaluation and quality control activities;

develops and approves schedule, priorities, and standards for achieving goals.

• Coordinates training, competency and development of staff involved in donor screening, outreach and education.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, FDA regulations, accreditation standards, and internal policies and procedures.

Recommends new policies and procedures and / or revisions of current policies and procedures for improvement of donor screening and education programs.

• Directs and oversees projects and event planning as assigned.
• Facilitates teamwork through planned group processes, i.e. workshops, seminars, and staff meetings.
• Performs hospital and public education on eye and tissue donation as needed.
• Performs donor screening and authorization as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO Statement

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.

As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include :

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
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