Job Details

Ocular Tissue Recovery Specialist

Position Number: 6352443
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Medicine - Other Medicine

Ocular Tissue Recovery Specialist

Job Summary

The Per-Diem 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 Supervisor based on recovery tier status.

Responsibilities
The Per-Diem Tissue Recovery Specialist will be responsible for:
Maintaining a valid driver's license during time of employment.
Driving to and from the recovery location in a safe and timely manner.
Performing a detailed physical assessment of the potential donor; documenting any visible signs of communicable diseases.
Observing the posterior side of the donor by rolling the cadaver, and/or lifting extremities.
Drawing Cadaveric blood; or obtaining pre-transfused samples from the admitting hospital when necessary.
Performing sterile corneoscleral excision and aseptic preservation of tissue for the intent of transplantation.
Performing non-sterile whole eye enucleation for the intent of medical research.
Assisting in the proper field training of new Tissue Recovery Specialist employees on proper technique, documentation, and technical skills.
Conducting professional interactions with referring hospitals, funeral homes, law enforcement agencies, DonorConnect, and the Office of the Medical Examiners.
Maintaining a competent level of understanding of Standard Operating Procedures associated with the recovery department of the Utah Lions Eye Bank.
Completing annual Bridge/LMS training per University of Utah Health Academics policy.
Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY
Must be available to take a minimum of (2) twelve-hour or (2) eight-hour on-call shifts per week as need.
Ability to tolerate strong smells and graphic/traumatic visuals.
Possess knowledge of all University of Utah Health/ULEB/FDA/EBAA Policies and Procedures.
Know and follow current hospital and Office of the Medical Examiner procedures regarding organ/tissue donation in accordance with current FDA/EBAA/OME/ULEB Policies and Procedures.
Uphold University Health Academics core values by adhering to the PROMISE standards.
Obtain and apply general medical knowledge in the determination of donor eligibility.
Demonstrate human relations and collaborative communication skills.
Maintain donor confidentiality.
Interact with partner agencies in a professional and customer-oriented friendly manner.
PC & Microsoft Office skills encompassing excellent data entry abilities.
Must be available to take a minimum of (2) twelve-hour or (2) eight-hour on-call shifts per week.

EDUCATION
Associates degree in biology, chemistry, or other scientific discipline in a related field or equivalency required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the job's essential functions as outlined in the position description.

Preferences
PREFERENCES

Social Work background/experience preferred.
Certification as an Eye Bank Technician or Tissue Bank Specialist is Preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology also preferred.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN15999N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday-Friday morning/afternoon on-call shifts8-12 hour on call shift; 2-3 shifts per week
Department: 00267 - Ophthalmology-Services
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $15.00 - $19.22
Close Date: 9/26/2025
Open Until Filled:

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