Medical Examiner Team Leader
Resume:
Patrick T. Linderleaf
**** ******* *****, **** #***, Tampa FL 33614
**************@*****.***
** + years work experience in tissue recovery as Recovery Coordinator (Team Leader & Trainer) Recovery Specialist and Autopsy Assistant working with Medical Examiners & Pathologists.
AATB member, CTBS certified.
Self-starter who can work within any environment.
Self-assured, individual who can remain calm and efficient, even in highly charged, emotional and complicated situations.
Prepared to speak with a grieving family on a moment’s notice, while keeping compassion and advocacy for the potential donor families, the highest priority.
Strong ability to prioritize multiple demands and tasks in order to achieve positive outcomes.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with hospital, Funeral Service Medical Examiner/Coroner office and other organizations involved in the recovery and transplantation of organs and tissues
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
February 2015 – Present District 8 Medical Examiner’s Office Gainesville, FL Forensic Autopsy Technician
• Autopsy Technician for District 8 Medical Examiner’s Office
• Perform autopsies and all preparations associated with medical examiners’ cases
• Fingerprint, photos and documentation for each body
• Inventory of all items that accompany the bodies to the morgue
• Release the body to the funeral homes
• Draw toxicology specimens
• Assists law enforcement
• Input information into computer for each case
April 2011 – December 2014 Sarasota Memorial Hospital Sarasota, FL Autopsy Technician
• Autopsy Technician for Sarasota Memorial Hospital
• Autopsy Technician for District 12 Medical Examiner’s Office Duties
• Perform exams on bodies and assisting the doctors in the performance of autopsies
• Photographing the procedure
• The taking of post mortem fingerprints
• Inventory of all items that accompany the bodies to the morgue
• Release the body to the funeral home
April 2010 – Dec 2010 Medcure Orlando, FL
Anatomy Lab BioSkills Technician Escort
Anatomy Lab BioSkills Technician with Medcure national program for whole body donation for medical education & research. Ensure labs run as smoothly and efficiently as possible. Working closely with physicians and researchers during labs, receiving & preparing specimens, setting up the lab including proper positioning & draping of the anatomical specimens, assisting during the course, proper repackaging and shipping of specimens, cleaning of lab instruments. Positive, can do attitude, outstanding problem solving skills, attention to detail, strong communication skills, knowledge of anatomy.
July 2006 -Mar 2010 Tennessee Donor Services Nashville,TN Senior Tissue Recovery Coordinator/Trainer
• Coordinate recovery efforts for consented tissue donors for the State of Tennessee.
• Coordinate and recover Whole Eye Enculeation.
• Coordinate recovery with appropriate authorities (ie: Medical Examiners, Law Enforcement Agencies, Funeral homes) for release, restriction of tissues for donation.
• Medical Examiner Liaison: Attend daily meetings to facilitate Medical Examiner release. Recovery: Perform recovery of organ & tissues as regulated by the FDA, AATB & OSHA and Sterile Standards & techniques.
• Bone; including OA grafts
• Vascular: Saphenous & Femoral Veins
• Whole Heart for Heart Valves with Pericardium
• Eye Enucleation & Corneal Excision
• Ensure proper reconstruction (post recovery) of donor. Maintain proper sterile techniques to preserve tissue & testing to include, but not limited to; culturing, labeling/ID, packaging, transportation and delivery. Ensure all procedures have been facilitated exceeding standard guidelines.
Trainer Mgr: Train and oversee Tissue Recovery Specialist’s throughout training and employment. To include but not limite to: Initial training, continuing education of new & enhanced techniques direct by MTF/Lifenet CE programs. Focus on TRS self development of skills, guidance and mentorship. Scheduling of TRS and other Tissue Recovery staff. January 2006-June 2006 Central Florida First Call Orlando, FL
• Removals for Medical Examiners and Funeral homes. November 2003-November 2005 Central Florida Tissue Bank Orlando, FL Tissue Recovery Coordinator
• Determine donor suitability and eligibility through in-depth client interview and chart review process.
• Approach legal next of kin with options of donation.
• Complete Anatomical Consent Form and Medical/Behavioral History with donor family.
• Completion of legal documents pre and post recovery to complete successful donor process.
• Coordinate recovery efforts for consented tissue donors for an area covering 4 counties, 9 hospitals in the Orlando, FL area.
• Coordinate and recover “Under the Law” recovery of Whole Eye Enucleation.
• Coordinate recovery with appropriate authorities (ie: Medical Examiner, Law Enforcement Agencies) for release, restriction of tissues for donation.
• Write letters of condolences to donor families in regards to the outcome of the recovery and provide information of resources to assist the family in their grieving process.
• Medical Examiner Liaison: Attend meetings to facilitate the coherence of tissue banking in conjunction to the investigation of death within 4 counties of Orlando Fl area. Recovery: Perform recovery of organ & tissues as regulated by the FDA, AATB & OSHA and Sterile Standards & techniques.
• Bone; including OA grafts
• Vascular: Saphenous & Femoral Veins
• Whole Heart for Heart Valves with Pericardium
• Eye Enucleation & Corneal Excision.
• Ensure proper reconstruction (post recovery) of donor. October 2002-November 2003 New Hanover Regional Med Ctr Wilmington NC Diener
• Perform hospital-based autopsy indirectly overseen by hospital Pathologist.
• Investigate and determine cause of death by proper removal of organ and & tissue for Pathologist cross sectioning.
• Review hospital, EMS, Law Enforcement, PCP records in cause of death determination.
• Review and document findings during autopsy procedure. March 2001-November 2003 Carolina Donor Services Raleigh NC Tissue Recovery Coordinator/Training Director – Tissue Recovery Specialist Tissue Recovery Coordinator: Coordinate recovery efforts for consented organ and tissue donors for State of North Carolina, to include 105 hospitals & 6 Organ Procurement Organizations (OPO).
• Recovery: Perform recovery of organ & tissues as regulated by the FDA, AATB & OSHA and Sterile Standard techniques.
• Bone (Whole, OA grafts, Mandible, Vertebral Bodies) Skin, Vascular: Saphenous & Femoral Veins, DTA, AI ) Heart (pericardium) Eye Enucleation & Corneal Excision. Organ: Liver
• Ensure proper reconstruction of donor.
• Maintain proper tissue/organ preservation & testing to include, but not limited to: culturing, labeling/ID, packaging, transportation and delivery. Ensure all procedures have been facilitated exceeding standard guidelines.
Training Director : Train and oversee Tissue Recovery Specialist’s throughout training and employment. To include but not limited to: Initial training, continuing education of new & enhanced techniques directed my MTF/Lifenet CE programs. Focus on TRS self development of skills, guidance and mentorship.
1995-2001 Transplantation Society of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI Tissue Recovery Technician/Team Leader
• Coordinate recovery efforts by leading team in the recovery of tissue and organ for transplant & research as indicated.
• Perform all aspects of tissue and organ recovery to include recovery, reconstruction, packaging of tissues, transport and documentation exceeding regulatory standards set by Transplantation Society of Michigan, AATB, FDA and OSHA.
• Report case standings to hospital staff, Coroners and TSM administration.
• Mentor for new employees, involving training and continuing education. 1995-2001 Michigan Eye Bank Ann Arbor, MI
Recovery Specialist
• Perform Eye Enucleating & Corneal Excision as regulated by the FDA, AATB & OSHA and Sterile Standards & techniques.
• On call status responding to over 800 recoveries throughout period of employment.
• Ensure proper eye recovery, packaging, transportation, delivery and documentation has been facilitated exceeding standard guidelines.
1990-1997 Grand Traverse County Medical Examiner Traverse City, MI Diener
• Performed autopsy procedures under direct & indirect supervision of hospital staffed Pathologist to include but not limited to the following procedures:
• Case review, body inspection, fingerprinting, and photography of corpse as indicated.
• Documentation of weights, measurements, statistical data and injuries.
• Body preparations, cutting, organ/tissue removal, documentation, and autopsy closure.
• Maintenance of exam rooms & equipment.
• Special project: Alzheimer’s & Dementia Program – U of M Post Mortem Network
• Whole brain removal for post mortem examination, education, testing and teaching.
• Packaging, shipping, documentation of procedures and findings. Continuing Education/Training
(Sent to these companies for further learning skills) 1995-2003 Muscular Skeletal Transplant Foundation Edison, NJ Tissue Recovery
• CE: New and updated procedures, techniques and guidelines to provide optimal tissue recovery.
• To assist in maintaining Tissue Procurement Specialist Certification through MTF and CTBS. 2001-2003 LifeNet Tissue/Organ Bank Virginia Beach, VA Tissue/Organ Recovery
• CE: new procedure and techniques for bone/tissue, skin, eye & various organ recoveries for transplant and research.
• To assist in maintaining Tissue Procurement Specialist Certification through LifeNet and CTBS.
1997-2003 Cryolife Kennesaw, GA
• Specialized Tissue Recovery Technician
• Initial & Re-certification of tissue removal to include: Whole heart for heart valves, pericardium, AI, DTA, Saphenous and Femoral veins for transplant & research.
• CE: New procedure and techniques for heart & vascular recoveries for transplant and research.
1995 Michigan Eye Bank Ann Arbor, MI
Eye Recovery Specialist
• Initial & CE training for Eye Enucleating & Corneal Excision. 1992 Forensic Pathology, Blodgett Hospital Grand Rapids, MI Pathologist Assistant
• Studied under the direct instruction of Stephen Cohle, M.D. – Forensic Pathologist.
• Studied & precisely demonstrated learned skills of Pathology/Assistant position to include:
• Body preparations, examination and documentation of weights, measurements and findings.
• Photography, fingerprinting and evidence preservation.
• Cutting, removal of organ/tissue for examination by Pathologist and closure.
• Investigation procedures involving: determent of Cause of Death, Time of Death and related aspects.
• Documentation and reporting of findings to appropriate departments within the confines of confidentiality standards set for by precedence.
1990-1992 Grand Traverse County Medical Examiners Traverse City MI Diener
• On the job training and experience under the direct supervision of Pathologists. Certification & Memberships
• AATB Member
• CTBS certified
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