Andrew Porter
Tennessee Donor Services
NASHVILLE,TN
8
years of professional experience
I have spent in total of 7 years dedicated to the donate life mission. I have consistently showed I am hard-working, selfless, dependable, and passionate to donation.
Work History
Tissue Recovery Tech
7 Years 6 Months- Perform or assist in the aseptic recovery of tissues from deceased donors while observing strict universal precautionssssssss
- Confirm donor identity, review medical records, and thoroughly document every step of the recovery process to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Knowledge of operating room (OR) aseptic techniques and surgical protocols.
- Reconstructing the donor's body in a respectful manner, leaving it prepared for funeral homes and medical examiners.
Tissue Recovery Coordinator
3 Years 4 Months- Perform or assist in recovery efforts of musculoskeletal and cardiovascular tissues.
- Review potential donors, collect blood and tissue samples for recovery efforts.
- Accurately package, label, and document tissues for safe transport to processing facilities.
- Maintain detailed donor medical records and ensure all practices meet regulatory, quality assurance, and sterile guidelines.
OR Technician Assistant
3 Months- Managed sterilization processes to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Prepared OR suites for operations, ensuring teams have all the necessary equipment.
- Collaborated with staff to streamline workflows, enhancing operational efficiency.
Kennel Tech/Vet Assistant
6 Months- Administered medications and treatments following veterinarian instructions to ensure optimal animal health.
- Monitored animal behavior and health, reporting any changes to veterinary staff promptly.
- Assisted in the handling and restraint of animals during examinations and procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness of kennel areas, adhering to safety protocols to prevent contamination.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Surgical assistance
Specimen collection
Suturing
Surgical site preparation
Aseptic and sterilization techniques
Tissue recovery techniques
Safe sharps disposal
Patient preparation
Personal protective equipment
Anatomy
Patient confidentiality
Key Performance Indicators
- 2025 Top Performer for Femoral Vein Error Rate
- Quarterly award lowest VRL errors
- Quarterly award Lifecell No Growth
- Quarterly award saphenous vein error rate
- Quarterly award heart valve error rate
- 2026 surgical error rate - 0%
- 2026 skin no growth rate - 95.7%
- 2026 AI error rate - 0%
- 2026 PV error rate - 0%
- 2026 AV error rate - 5.9%
Timeline
OR Technician Assistant
Vanderbilt Medical Center
10.2023 - 01.2024Read More
Tissue Recovery Coordinator
Tennessee Donor Services
07.2022 - 11.2025Read More
Tissue Recovery Tech
Tennessee Donor Services
02.2019 - CurrentRead More
Kennel Tech/Vet Assistant
Nippers Pet Medical Center
08.2018 - 02.2019Read More
Lenoir City High School
High School Diploma
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