Processing Team Lead at DCI Donor Services in Nashville, Tennessee

Job Description:

DCI Donor Services (DCIDS) is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic team member to join us to save lives!! Our mission at DCIDS is to save lives through organ and tissue donation, and we want professionals on our team that will embrace this important work!! We are looking for an experienced Tissue Processing Team Lead to provide leadership with the daily tissue processing operations. This position will support management with implementing and executing policies and procedures, providing training, assist with schedule and promote quality and compliance within the department.

COMPANY OVERVIEW AND MISSION

For over four decades, DCI Donor Services has been a leader in working to end the transplant waiting list. Our unique approach to service allows for nationwide donation, transplantation, and distribution of organs and tissues while maintaining close ties to our local communities.

DCI Donor Services operates three organ procurement/tissue recovery organizations: New Mexico Donor Services, Sierra Donor Services, and Tennessee Donor Services. We also maximize the gift of life through the DCI Donor Services Tissue Bank and Tennessee Donor Services Eye Bank.

Our performance is measured by the way we serve donor families and recipients. To be successful in this endeavor is our ultimate mission. By mobilizing the power of people and the potential of technology, we are honored to extend the reach of each donor’s gift and share the importance of the gift of life.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. With the help of our employee-led strategy team, we will ensure that all communities feel welcome and safe with us because we are a model for fairness, belonging, and forward thinking.

Key responsibilities this position will perform include:

• Responsible for determining and coordinating day to day scheduling of processing activities.

• Assists with training technicians in the processing and documentation of processing tissue products.

• Supports implementing and executing strategic initiatives identified by the Operational leadership team.

• Responsible for ensuring quality of each graft/allograft for suitability based on SOP and specification. Inspects each graft for proper processing techniques, thorough removal of blood and lipids, and residual tissue. Promotes a culture of quality and compliance throughout the department.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent. Medical or technical training preferred.

• 5+ years of experience in tissue processing or other related experience.

• CTBS Certification preferred.

We offer a competitive compensation package including:

• Up to 176 hours of PTO your first year
• Up to 72 hours of Sick Time your first year
• Two Medical Plans (your choice of a PPO or HDHP), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 403(b) plan with matching contribution
• Company provided term life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• Wellness Program
• Supplemental insurance benefits such as accident coverage and short-term disability
• Discounts on home/auto/renter/pet insurance
• Cell phone discounts through Verizon

You will receive a confirmation e-mail upon successful submission of your application. The next step of the selection process will be to complete a video screening. Instructions to complete the video screening will be contained in the confirmation e-mail. Please note - you must complete the video screening within 48 hours from submission of your application to be considered for the position.

DCIDS is an EOE/AA employer – M/F/Vet/Disability.

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