Ocular Tissue Recovery Specialist

Weekday Nights – 10-12 hour on-call shifts Weekend Nights – 10-12 hour on-call shifts Job Summary The Tissue Recovery Specialist is responsible for the excision of ocular tissue from deceased donors for the intent of transplantation and/or medical research. The role entails driving to the recovery site (e.g., Office of the Medical Examiners, funeral homes, hospitals), performing necessary assessments of the donor, performing the ocular excision procedure, and proper delivery of procured tissue to the correct facility. Additional responsibilities related to the recovery department may be assigned by the Recovery Manager based on recovery tier status. Responsibilities Maintain a valid driver’s license during time of employment. Drive to and from the recovery location in a safe and timely manner. Perform a detailed physical assessment of the potential donor; document any visible signs of communicable diseases. Observe the posterior side of the donor by rolling the cadaver and/or lifting extremities. Draw cadaveric blood; or obtain pre-transfused samples from the admitting hospital when necessary. Perform sterile corneoscleral excision and aseptic preservation of tissue for the intent of transplantation. Perform non-sterile whole eye enucleation for the intent of medical research or training purposes. Deliver ocular tissue, blood samples, or storage media to surgical centers, laboratories, Moran Eye Center, and the Utah Lions Eye Bank. Assist the Recovery Manager with screening new recovery candidates to ensure adequate shift coverage (when applicable). Assist in the proper training of new Tissue Recovery Specialist employees on proper technique, documentation, and technical skills. Assist full‑time staff schedule periodic fleet vehicle maintenance to ensure adequate safety and usability of vehicle for recovery‑related services. Organize and maintain recovery‑related supplies to ensure proper use of supplies within the allotted expiration date per FDA regulations. Conduct professional interactions with referring hospitals, funeral homes, law enforcement agencies, DonorConnect, and the Office of the Medical Examiners. Maintain a competent level of understanding of Standard Operating Procedures associated with the recovery department of the Utah Lions Eye Bank. Complete annual LearningHub LMS training per University of Utah Health Academics policy. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Associate’s degree in biology, chemistry or other scientific disciplines in a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. Certification as an Eye Bank Technician, Ophthalmic Technician or Tissue Bank Specialist is preferred. 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