Summary

The Eye Bank Technician I is an integral position to the Lions Eye Bank.  The position works to procure tissue from local hospitals, morgues and funeral homes. The tissue is used in transplant surgery and/or research. The position evaluates corneal tissues and donor information to determine whether the tissue is suitable for donation.

The work schedule will be Sun, Thurs, Fri, 6 am - 6 pm; Mon 4 pm - 8 pm.

Job Duties

• Recovers eye tissue from tissue donors for transplant or research purposes.
• Performs and documents donor physical and ocular assessment.
• Obtains blood specimens for serologic testing.
• Performs internal processing of tissue on an as needed bases.
• Requests and obtains medical records of donors.
• Reviews potential donor medical and social history to determine whether the tissue is suitable for donation.
• Delivers eye tissue to surgeons for transplant or research.
• Answers and screens referral calls for eye donors.
• Contacts families of qualified potential donors and obtains consent to donate eye tissue.
• Enters referral data into database.
• Maintains clean and safe laboratory environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree (either AA, BS or BA).
• COA, COT or COMT certification through JCAHPO
• 2 years working as an ophthalmic assistant or ophthalmic technician within an ophthalmology practice.
• Experience in a tissue bank, funeral home or working with next of kin.