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Ian Michael Richmond

Tully,NY

Summary

Dynamic Clinical Tissue Trainer at ConnectLife with expertise in regulatory compliance and clinical training. Proven track record in enhancing tissue recovery processes and leading quality assurance initiatives. Skilled in strategic planning and cross-functional team leadership, ensuring data integrity and effective communication across departments. Committed to advancing donor eligibility assessments and improving operational efficiency.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tissue Operations Coordinator

New England Donor Services
Waltham, MA
03.2023 - Current
  • Evaluate clinical information regarding potential tissue donors in collaboration with hospital staff.
  • Ensure accuracy, security, confidentiality, and availability of donor records in the clinical database.
  • Conduct donor risk assessment interviews with family members post-legal consent acquisition.
  • Review organ recovery chart documentation to facilitate tissue allocation and recovery for consented cases.

Clinical Tissue Trainer

ConnectLife
Syracuse, NY
06.2018 - Current
  • Developed and implemented training policies to enhance tissue recovery processes.
  • Led various PDSA investigations to drive process improvements.
  • Conducted annual competency evaluations for tissue department technicians.
  • Communicated updates from tissue partners to relevant staff, ensuring alignment in processes.
  • Recovered multiple types of tissues including musculoskeletal, corneal, and cardiovascular for transplantation.
  • Reviewed donor medical histories to assess tissue suitability and documented findings accurately.
  • Ensured completeness and accuracy in electronic donor transplant records.

Organ Procurement Coordinator

Finger Lakes Donor Recovery Network
Rochester, NY
06.2022 - 01.2023
  • Carried out the preservation of organs for transplant, ensuring proper perfusion and packaging for accepting medical centers.
  • Responded promptly to organ donor referrals, and performed thorough initial medical screening.
  • Assessed potential organ donors at hospitals to confirm medical suitability for donation.
  • Determined eligibility in collaboration with medical professionals, and reviewed medical history and laboratory studies.
  • Performed Donor Risk Assessment Interview with appropriate legal next of kin after willingness to donate was confirmed.
  • Adhere to OPTN/UNOS, NYS, and FLDRN regulations and policies.

Education

Master of Science - Biomedical Forensic Science

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
01.2019

Master of Science - Criminology & Criminal Justice

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
01.2014

Bachelor of Science - Cell & Molecular Biology

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2012

Skills

  • Donor eligibility and chart review
  • Technical operations management
  • Regulatory compliance (AATB, EBAA, FDA, UNOS, OPTN)
  • Clinical training and staff development
  • Quality assurance and process improvement
  • Data integrity and documentation
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Strategic planning and communication
  • Proficient in iTransplant, DonorNet, and EMR systems
  • Lean Six Sigma methodologies

Affiliations

American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB), Member

Certification

Certified Tissue Banking Specialist, American Association of Tissue Banks

Issued 10/01/23, Expires 12/31/26

Timeline

Tissue Operations Coordinator

New England Donor Services
03.2023 - Current

Organ Procurement Coordinator

Finger Lakes Donor Recovery Network
06.2022 - 01.2023

Clinical Tissue Trainer

ConnectLife
06.2018 - Current

Master of Science - Biomedical Forensic Science

Syracuse University

Master of Science - Criminology & Criminal Justice

Florida State University

Bachelor of Science - Cell & Molecular Biology

Oklahoma City University

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