Laboratory Services Technician

Job Description

Job Description

This position is responsible for the screening, evaluation, processing and distribution of donated ocular tissue for transplantation. The Laboratory Services Technician ensures that all tissue suitability and donor eligibility requirements have been met according to GEB Standard Operating Procedures, EBAA Medical Standards, and FDA regulations. All responsibilities should be performed within the scope of GEB’s mission and values.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates with Donor Coordinators regarding recovery of tissue in the Georgia Eye Bank service area.
• Maintain professional communications with donation partners and other agencies (e.g. OPO, tissue banks, coroner/ME/GBI, funeral homes, hospitals, etc.).
• Evaluate tissue with slit lamp, specular microscope, and OCT.
• Performs review of medical records and other pertinent documentation for each donor record to determine donor eligibility.
• Complete required documentation and perform data entry.
• Delegates/determines the status of each donor file as it relates to potential placement for transplant, research, or educational purposes.
• Keep lab/processing areas stocked and organized.
• Performs routine laboratory cleaning and maintenance.
• Offer/distribute transplantable human eye tissue to approved surgeons and eye banks.
• Adhere to GEB Standard Operating Procedures, EBAA Medical Standards and FDA regulations.
• Become a Certified Eye Bank Technician (CEBT) should the requirement exist.
• Assist the Research Coordinator with the review and distribution of tissue intended for
• research/education use.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)       

Qualifications:

•   Bachelor’s Degree (four-year college or university) preferred; relevant work experience may be substituted for academic requirements (candidates with education/experience in nursing, surgical technology, laboratory research, and pre-med viewed favorably).
• Ability to professionally interface with peers, physicians, and hospital personnel on assignments.
• Knowledge of the principles of slit lamp, specular microscopy, aseptic technique, medical terminology, and medical chart review.
• Knowledge of the principles of microbiology and sterile techniques as it relates to eye banking.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Detail oriented
• Superior organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple stats in a dynamic and fluid environment.
• Positive and friendly demeanor.
• Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team. 
• Willingness to work weekends, nights, and holidays when necessary
• Must have a valid driver’s license and insured automobile.

The incumbent should understand that the aforementioned job description only outlines certain requirements for this position. At the discretion of the President/CEO, this job description may be amended as deemed necessary for the incumbent to render a more efficient and effective operation.

Georgia Eye Bank is IMPROVING VISION AND LIVES through transplantation of ocular tissue and cells, innovation, research, education, and collaboration to advance treatments and patient outcomes.

Founded in 1961, Georgia Eye Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which is an accredited member of the Eye Bank Association of America and registered with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

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Company Description

Georgia Eye Bank is IMPROVING VISION AND LIVES through transplantation of ocular tissue and cells, innovation, research, education, and collaboration to advance treatments and patient outcomes. \n\nFounded in 1961, Georgia Eye Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which is an accredited member of the Eye Bank Association of America and registered with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.\n\n*Email communications from Georgia Eye Bank come from the georgiaeyebank.org email address. Scammers impersonate reputable companies, such as ours, and attempt to steal your identity. If you suspect fraud, please get in touch with the FTC or ZipRecruiter's fraud department at trustandsafety at ziprecruiter.com.