Dynamic professional Paramedic with extensive experience as a Tissue Coordinator at Ontario Health, excelling in project coordination and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through process improvements and effective communication. Skilled in data entry and customer service, fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Highly organized professional with proven track record in coordinating complex tasks and ensuring seamless operations. Adept at managing schedules, resources, and stakeholders to achieve project goals effectively. Renowned for fostering teamwork and adapting to dynamic environments, making significant contributions to organizational success.
• Provides consultation services as an expert in matters relating to tissue donation.
• Assesses expert consultation regarding tissue suitability or other medical issues as appropriate.
• Provides complete information to the tissue bank(s) concerning donor and tissue suitability for
placement of tissues. The information is provided in a manner that complies with existing privacy
legislation and TGLN confidentiality policies.
• Timely completion of the medical-social questionnaire, usually at time of donation, occasionally at a pre-arranged date and time to minimize missed opportunities.
• Liaises continuously with on-site personnel (i.e. OTDC, health-care professionals and recovery staff)
at referring hospital to complete risk assessment, screening, testing and evaluation of individual tissue
suitability after consent.
• Works with the coroner's office to facilitate tissue donation and escalates cases to Regional Supervising
Coroner on a case by case basis.
• Obtains temporary surgical privileges for tissue recovery personnel, when necessary, in accordance
with the policies of the referring hospital, ensuring compliance with the credentialing process is in place
at the time.
• Coordinates timing and confirmation of recovery facility (OR) availability and arrival of tissue recovery
teams.
• Conveys all relevant information regarding the donor to the appropriate tissue recovery personnel and
relevant Tissue Bank.
• Ensures relevant hospital department(s) are contacted following tissue recovery for timely transport
of body to funeral home.
A-EMCA