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Katie Hanzlicek, MBA, CTBS

Katie Hanzlicek, MBA, CTBS

Operations Manager

JRF Ortho

Katie Hanzlicek is the Operations Manager at JRF Ortho where she supports supplier relationships, balances osteochondral allograft supply and demand, and manages the company quality systems. Katie began her career in tissue banking in 2012 as an Operations Technician at AlloSource and became CTSB certified in 2013. She gained hands-on experience in allograft tissue production, cleansing, and packaging, as well as product development, quality management, and technical writing. Katie co-authored two patents (currently pending) on rapid allograft treatment. She completed her Master of Business Administration degree with a specialization in Change Management in 2020 at the University of Colorado, aligning her passions in science and business.

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  • 2026 Certified Tissue Bank Specialist Review Course (CTBS)
    Contains 56 Component(s), Includes Credits

    The AATB Certified Tissue Bank Specialist Review Course is the only AATB approved course offering hours of total immersion on key areas in tissue banking. This comprehensive self-paced program provides aspiring CTBS professionals with the resources and educational tools needed to prepare for the CTBS examination. The course is also an excellent tool to get a refresher on core principles and concepts that all experienced tissue bank professionals should know.

  • 2025 Certified Tissue Bank Specialist Review Course (CTBS)
    Contains 58 Component(s), Includes Credits

    The AATB Certified Tissue Bank Specialist Review Course is the only AATB approved course offering 15-hours of total immersion on key areas in tissue banking. This comprehensive self-paced program provides aspiring CTBS professionals with the resources and educational tools needed to prepare for the CTBS examination. The course is also an excellent tool to get a refresher on core principles and concepts that all experienced tissue bank professionals should know.

  • 2025 Webinar Series: Back to Basics Mini-Series: Tissue Distribution (Group)
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    AATB is thrilled to bring you the next installment of the “Back to Basics” webinar series, Back to Basics Mini-Series: Tissue Distribution. We will dive deep into the critical processes of tissue preservation and distribution. Whether it’s fresh, frozen, cryopreserved, or freeze-dried tissue, understanding the alternate preservation methods is key to maintaining tissue integrity. We’ll explore the complexities of allograft allocation and the various distribution channels that ensure timely delivery. Gain a clear understanding of storage and shipping considerations, while uncovering the common obstacles that can arise during these phases. Finally, we’ll take a look at the allograft's journey once it reaches the hospital, focusing on how it is handled in the clinical setting.