Clinical Specialist - Tissue

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A t 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.
Want to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity.
Reporting to: Manager, Ocular Recovery - Tissue
Classification: Clinical Specialist, Tissue
Worksite: Toronto, Ontario
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7.5 hour shifts
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.
The Clinical Specialist provides education and training to the Tissue team as a subject matter expert, identifies and participates in quality and process improvement initiatives and provides key project management support to ensure effective Provincial Resource Centre (PRC) and Tissue Program operations.
Here is what you will be doing:
Provides mentorship and coaching to Tissue staff

Collaborates with the Manager and the education department to develop training for any and all of the following for the purpose of professional development and initiatives which focus on best processes and practices:
the implementation of new systems, procedures, processes and tools

identified area of improvement (process, tool, system or otherwise)

identified skill gaps/area for competency improvement within the team

Best practices in donor case management

Ongoing competency training and refresher education

Participates in the annual competency review process (for clinical competencies; reviews via the functional template) for PRC-Tissue staff

Reviews processes on an ongoing basis to identify any areas of improvement in work flow, or opportunities to support/implement initiatives which lead to increasing organ yield and allocation

Identifies changes to IT database which would provide better clinical records; works with IT to make this change and educates staff on the changes made ensuring understanding of new methods to be used internally

Audits database records to ensure compliance

Manages assigned projects tasks; ensuring PRC/TGLN staff affected by projects are informed and aware of changes

Works collaboratively with others, identifying action items and assigning to appropriate stakeholders

Compiles project status updates and reviews with the Project team

Identifies potential risks (clinical, or otherwise) and escalates; typically to the Director, PRC

Works with members of the quality department to gather information for critical incident case reviews, participates in the investigation process and the development of recommendations, and supports the implementation of recommendations arising from case reviews

Works closely with tissue banks, donor hospitals and other staff to optimize donation outcome; ensures that all processes are streamlined and donor management is maximized

Works in conjunction with the Manager, PRC-Tissue to support process related to tissue donor case management; works with stakeholders, tissue banks and external health care professionals to support this

Leads PRC - Tissue quality related initiatives such as initiatives related to increasing tissue donor numbers, tissue offering and clinical processes

Identifies and develops metrics to support continuous quality monitoring and improvement

Utilizes research and evidence based practices to develop new practices and procedures

Assists in preparing for annual internal and Health Canada audits/inspections

Here is what you will need to be successful:
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in science, biological science or health science, with a focus on pathophysiology preferred

Master's level preparation in Science or Nursing an asset

Certified Tissue Banking Specialist (CTBS) an asset

Minimum five (5) years of recent experience in tissue donation or a combination of equivalent experience and education

Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrated experience in project management an asset

Demonstrated experience in leading quality initiatives preferred

Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to work effectively with people at all levels

Organized, with strong attention to detail and adaptable to change

Computer literate

Rate of Pay: $82,793.37 - $103,429.28per annum
Employment Type: Full-Time contract (15 months)
Location: Toronto, Ontario (currently hybrid; subject to change)
All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.
Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; members of Black and racialized groups; 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary individuals; and people living with disabilities.
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 *** and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours .
Note: 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.
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