Summary

The Eye Bank Technician I is an integral position to the Lions Eye Bank.  The position works in a satellite location and is the key person for procuring tissue from the locale 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

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.
• May contact families of qualified potential donors and obtains consent to donate eye tissue.
• Enters referral data into database.
• Maintains clean and safe laboratory environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a tissue banking, funeral homes or working with next of kin.
• College degree either AA, BS or BA.
• Certifications COA, COT or COMT through JCAHPO.
• Two years working as an ophthalmic assistant or ophthalmic technician within an ophthalmology practice.