Let's Get Together: Enhancing Collaboration on Shared Cases

Recorded On: 02/28/2019

Communication and collaboration are key when working with recovery partners on a shared case. During this webinar, speakers identify the challenges and opportunities that arise on shared tissue and eye cases in regards to individual needs of each tissue and organization and how to effectively communicate with each other to ensure the best possible outcome of the donation for both organizations. This session focuses on the tissue and eye bank requirements in blood collection, recovery procedures, physical inspections and cooling protocols. The speakers also present various case studies that highlight the importance of communication on shared cases. Learn more about how to communicate with your recovery partners and register for this session today!

Jonathan Boyd, CTBS

American Association of Tissue Banks

Over the past decade, Jonathan Boyd has worked in multiple roles within the tissue banking and transplant industry including surgical tissue procurement, in leadership roles and eligibility evaluation. Jonathan is now the Director of Certification & Online Learning at the American Association of Tissue Banks where he oversees the development of online educational programming and the certification program. Jonathan is a Certified Tissue Banking Specialist, the AATB Liaison to the several AATB committees and the winner of the 2018 AATB Outstanding Professional Education Award.Jonathan is an active member of the International Association of Coroners & Medical Examiners, an Affiliate Member of the National Association of Medical Examiners, a member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and is an active committee member with IACME, NAME & ASAE.

Esteban Rangel, CEBT

KeraLink International

Esteban, a Texan native, joined the eye banking community as a recovery technician in 2010 while working on obtaining his BS in Anthropology from Texas State University. Over the years he's worked in different areas of eye banking, from donor coordinator to technical director. In his most current role, he oversees the new tissue processing facility at KeraLink- New England. He also serves in the Technician Education, Research and Statistical Report Committees.

Troy Win'E, CEBT

SightLife

Troy is the Director of Recovery Services at SightLife. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Cellular Molecular Biology from the University of Washington. Troy currently serves on the EBAA Technician Education Committee as Vice Chair.

Julie Todd, CEBT

KeraLink - Southeast

Julie has been with KeraLink International, Southeast since October 2013 and is currently Donor Family Services Manager. Julie was introduced to the donor services field and began working as a per-diem ocular recovery technician for KeraLink International. Over the years Julie has become a full time technician developing her eye-banking education and worked to attain her CEBT in 2016. She currently manages the Family Service Coordinator and Recovery departments. Julie is an outdoor enthusiast and will always #optoutside when the opportunity presents.