Eye Bank Recovery Technician

Job Overview
The Eye Bank Tissue Recovery Specialist is responsible for recovering eye tissues needed for transplant and/or research; performing and documenting a donor physical and ocular assessment; obtaining an adequate blood specimen for serologic testing; and conducting professional interactions with hospital staff, organ procurement organizations and tissue bank staff, the County Coroners office, and funeral directors.

Duties

• RESPONSIBILITIES

The Eye Bank Tissue Recovery Specialist will be responsible for the following:

• Perform enucleation of whole eyes, and corneoscleral rim

excision/preservation.

• Conduct professional interactions with Eye Bank Donor Coordinators to facilitate timely

procurement of donor eye tissue.

• Perform a physical inspection of the donor and recognize and document any signs of high-risk behavior.

• Perform an ocular assessment of the donor’s eyes and document any findings.

• Apply sterile technique and universal precautions during eye recovery procedures.

• Draw cadaveric blood and/or obtain a pre-transfusion/pre-mortem blood sample, if necessary.

• Review and verify all necessary paperwork prior to tissue recovery.

• Complete Donor Worksheet for each donor procured

which may require utilizing the donor’s hospital chart, if applicable.

• Label, package, and ship blood per FDA/EBAA/Envision Policies and Procedures.

• Understand and comply with FDA/Eye Bank Association of America and Envision Policies and Procedures regarding ocular tissue recovery.

• Understand and comply with OSHA standards when handling tissue and disposable hazardous materials and participate in annual bloodborne pathogen training.

• Maintain excellent customer service relations with referring hospitals, funeral directors, and all partners and colleagues.

• Maintain compliance with Federal HIPAA regulations

• Attend quarterly Technical Staff Meetings.

• Participate and comply with established Quality Assurance policies and assist with routine monitoring upon request.

Skills

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY

• Possess knowledge of all Envision recovery standard operating procedures, EBAA Medical Standards, and technical/medical terminology.

• Possess skills in aseptic technique and manual dexterity.

• Strong communication skills and excellent telephone etiquette.

• Ability to prioritize procurement of donors to maintain efficiency in tissue recovery with

minimum supervision.

• Exercise good judgment and initiative, be honest, discreet and ethical.

• Interact with all others in a professional and customer-friendly manner.

• Ability to be a supportive team member.

• Background in medical/laboratory fields.

• Must have own car with a valid Idaho driver’s license.

• Travel required within a 100-mile radius of Envision.

• Prefer one year experience in a medical field.

• Must be able to take call as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Associate’s degree in biology, chemistry or other scientific discipline in a related field or

equivalency required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.

Required Qualifications:

Medical background with experience in one or more of the following roles:

Coroner’s Office/Death Investigator

Surgical or Ophthalmic Technician

Medical Assistant or EMT/Paramedic

Tissue Recovery Specialist (or similar role in organ/tissue procurement)

Knowledge of:

Medical terminology, pathophysiology, and disease transmission

Donor screening, triage, and risk assessment

Aseptic and surgical techniques

Scheduled On-Call Hours:

One night per week: On-call from 4:30 PM to 7:00 AM

One weekend per month:

On-call from Saturday 7:00 AM to Monday 7:00 AM

We invite qualified candidates who are passionate about healthcare and dedicated to providing exceptional service to apply for this rewarding Technician position.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 14.5 – 48 per week

Benefits:

• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Medical-Surgical
• Ophthalmology
• Surgery

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Ability to Commute:

• Boise, ID 83704 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30