Senior Birth Tissue & Cord Blood Collections ...

_South Texas Blood & Tissue is an AABB-accredited blood bank. It operates nine donor centers in South Texas, distributing blood, plasma, platelets, and other components to regional hospitals and emergency first responders. It also provides starting materials to therapeutic developers, and clinical research services. Its apheresis center received FACT accreditation in 2022 for peripheral blood cellular therapy product collection. As an AATB-accredited tissue bank, it offers tissue recovery from living and deceased donors._ Shift: Monday-Friday 5am to 2pm (1 hour lunch) Job Title: Senior Birth Tissue & Cord Blood Collections Coordinator Revision: 0001 Job Code: 700187 FLSA: OT Eligible Hybrid? Y Dept.: Birth Tissue Collections Business Unit: STB&T CPF Level: P4 General Summary Responsible to perform and assist coordination of all operational aspects of the Birth Tissue and Cord Blood Collection in hospitals. Ensure all collection and labeling procedures are performed in compliance with prescribed regulations. Maintain competency to include training and the performance of high complexity procedures. Ensure all collection and labeling procedures are performed in compliance with prescribed regulations. Maintain competency to include training and the performance of high complexity procedures. Commit to and abide by the character of BioBridge Globalu2019s Core Values of Accountability, Stewardship, Pioneer, Integrity, Respect and Excellence (ASPIRE). Support, communicate and reinforce the mission and vision of the enterprise. Provide world class customer service by capturing and being responsive to the voice of the customer (internal or external, including donors for select positions) through multiple feedback channels in order to resolve issues and drive satisfaction in accordance with the BBG customer engagement, feedback, and complaint processes. It is essential that the incumbent have a valid driver's license and be at least 18 years old with a good driving record to meet organization driving standards. Major Duties and Responsibilities Essential Tasks Coordinate the process for cord blood collections with hospitals, physicians, and Labor and Delivery staff. Participate, as needed, in the cord blood collection and / or birth tissue collection and perform handling/labeling in accordance with procedures. Monitor incoming cord blood units and or birth tissue collections and prepare for transport. Coordinate and provide educational activities/materials for obstetricians, obstetrical offices staff, expectant mothers, and hospital nursing staff on cord blood collection procedures and birth tissue collection procedures. Review documentation related to collection. Utilize the data management system. Maintain adequate level of disposable supplies through request for purchase of additional supplies. Perform informed consent and medical/social history with all donors and ensure compliance all established guidelines/standards. Maintain annual training competencies for all required activities. Recognize unusual results and difficulties encountered in all phases of performances to include purchased goods, environmental, mechanical and product related. Assist with the development of collection procedures according to the applicable AATB, AABB, FACHT, ISO, FDA, and GMP standards. Validate all procedures performed thus providing for the safety and efficacy of products to include preventative maintenance. Maintain a close working relationship with the appropriate management keeping him/her informed on issues pertaining to CBU and birth tissue collections. Performs other duties as assigned. Nonu2010Essential Tasks Run departmental errands as directed. Education Requires a Bacheloru2019s Degree from an accredited fouru2010year college or university. Licenses and/or CertificationsTexas Operators Driveru2019s License Texas Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) preferred Experience Requires five or more years of Customer Service Experience. Requires three or more years of job specific experience. Prefer three or more years of Labor and Delivery experience, sterile techniques experience, and/or cord blood and birth tissue collections experience. Prefer Bilingual (Spanish/English). In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role. Knowledge Must obtain a working knowledge of regulatory/quality requirements and perform within all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies. Must recognize unusual responses/reactions or difficulties encountered in all phases of collection. Must have a working knowledge of nursing practices and procedures. Must be competent in all aspects of collection and labeling procedures for procurement of cord blood and birth tissues following a live birth. Skills Must be prepared to identify root causes of problems and select the best course of action when circumstances require. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, including being able to provide potential donors with the relevant information to make an informed decision about birth tissue and cord blood donation. Must prepare and provide all collection supplies related to cord blood collection and birth tissues in the delivery room. Must have strong manual dexterity and technical abilities in the use of surgical equipment. Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred. Abilities Must be able to keep information confidential. Must be neat in appearance and well groomed. Must be professional, detail oriented, self motivated, innovative, creative, assertive, organized, communicative, and have the ability to work independently. We invest in our people by offering competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work with the first blood center in America to receive the ISO 9002 accreditation All Full Time Positions Qualify for an Affordable and Competitive Benefits Package to include: u2022 Competitive salary u2022 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance u2022 401(k) with Employer Contribution u2022 100% Employer Paid Long-term Disability Plan u2022 Paid Time Off (PTO) u2022 100% Employer Paid AD&D u2022 Extended Illness Benefits (EIB) u2022 100% Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program u2022 Shift Differentials u2022 Group Health Medical Plan with prescription coverage u2022 Paid Holidays u2022 Variety of Voluntary Supplemental Insurances u2022 Incentive Compensation Plan u2022 Voluntary Dental Coverage u2022 Educational Assistance Program u2022 Voluntary Vision South Texas Blood & Tissue Center (STBTC), a subsidiary of BioBridge Global, is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here . STBTC maintains a Tobacco & Drug-Free Workplace.

Created: 2026-02-23