Tissue Coordinator On-Call

McLean Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Belmont
115 Mill Street (Show on map)
Apr 11, 2025
Performs a variety of duties related to Tissue Coordination during office hours and Donation Coordination On Call. Tissue coordination responsibilities include receiving and dissecting brain specimens, preparing tissue for distribution and freezer maintenance and inventory. Directly reports to HBTRC Director and Project Manager. Receives brain specimen donations, dissects them and stores them, taking careful reports and photographic records. Trains off-hour dissectionists Prepares tissue samples for distribution to investigators and carries out quality control tests. Interacts with investigators requesting tissue and NIH NeuroBioBank project managers to coordinate tissue requests. Maintains freezers and freezer inventory. Contributes to data entry and running queries using the HBTRC database and Access forms used for NIH uploads. Participates in method development for brain banking protocols Interacts with potential donors and their families with regard to brain donation, neuropathology reports and registrations. Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities) Dissects tissue specimens Coordinates brain donations during office hours and off-hours (1 week shift every 5-6 weeks). Contributes to preparation and updates of standard operating procedures (SOPs) relevant to their responsibilities. Uploads information and images of tissue specimens. Assists in the tracking and storage maintenance of new and older donor case folders and medical records stored in-house and at an off-site storage location. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards Education Bachelor's Degree required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience One year of experience required Experience in the medical environment, knowledge of clinical terms particularly related to psychiatry and neurology and pharmacology, experience related to clinical record use. preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Personal and communication skills related to interact effectively with patients from varied backgrounds and their families, clinicians, researchers and other team members. - Requires basic understanding of HIPAA regulations, patient confidentiality and IT security. - Must possess integrity to maintain confidentiality and respect for subjects' rights and individual needs. - Requires substantial, demonstrated ability in exercise of judgement, discretion, independent action and initiative, and excellent analytical and communication skills. - Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel. - Must demonstrate attention to details and accuracy in data entry. Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.