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
The Tissue Donation Screening Authorization Specialist serves as a compassionate and knowledgeable point of contact for families during times of loss. This role is responsible for guiding sensitive conversations, supporting informed decision‑making, and ensuring donation processes are handled with accuracy, empathy, and ethical judgment.

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

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  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

Licenses and Certifications
Work in Tissue Donation over 3 years
Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS)
 

JOB DUTIES

• Receives death notifications from hospitals and medical examiner offices.
• Obtains and reviews information on death to evaluate for potential eye and tissue donation. Information obtained includes patient demographics, circumstances of death, cause of death, current and past medical/social history, and current medical condition.
• Presents donation options and completes authorization documentation with families via recorded phone conversations.
• Provides information and support to donor families during the approach and authorization process.
• Interviews knowledgeable historian(s) of authorized donors to obtain medical and social history for donor risk assessment.
• Coordinates logistics with hospitals, funeral homes and medical examiners for recovery location and timing.
• Obtains permission for recovery procedures from medical examiners and justice-of-the peace (JPs).
• Provides all information to technical staff for recovery procedures.
• Communicates and provides medical screening information to other Transplant Services functional areas, tissue processors and agencies as needed.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable TSC standard operating procedures, FDA regulations, AATB Standards, and EBAA Medical Standards.
• Ensures accurate and complete documentation for all functions performed.
• 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
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.