Donor Eligibility Specialist - Iowa Lions Eye Bank
About The Position
University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences is seeking a 100% Donor Eligibility Specialist – Iowa Lions Eye Bank. The Donor Eligibility Specialist (PVA1; 4A) supports the daily operations of the Iowa Lions Eye Bank laboratory by evaluating donor information and determining donor and tissue suitability in accordance with FDA and EBAA standards. This position conducts detailed donor chart reviews, performs microscopic tissue assessments, and coordinates with medical and transplant professionals to ensure accurate eligibility determinations. The role also assists with laboratory procedures, including aseptic technique tasks, equipment cleaning, and data entry to support tissue preparation and distribution. The Donor Eligibility Specialist participates in performance improvement activities, maintains regulatory compliance, and contributes to on‑call coverage to facilitate timely donation processes. Additionally, the position supports ASED preparation, inventory management, and other operational tasks as needed to ensure high-quality clinical services. University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of one (1) year medical related program experience
- Ability to work on call after hours as needed including weekends and holidays.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required including, ability to compose communications and grammatically correct documents in a concise, logical and organized manner
- Demonstrate careful attention to detail and accuracy, strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks quickly and effectively, proactively establish priorities and meet deadlines
- Proficient in computer software applications (Microsoft Office Programs)
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 6 months’ experience with medical chart review
- Minimum of 6 months’ experience within the transplant profession
- Minimum of 6 months’ experience using aseptic technique in a laboratory/work setting
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple high importance tasks with urgent deadlines
- Experience working in a highly regulated environment
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and eligibility to operate motor vehicles under University standards
Responsibilities
- Donor evaluation process Review donor medical records and enter appropriate information into ILEB’s donor database
- Perform microscopic evaluation of donor corneas/tissue
- Determine suitability of tissue for surgical use
- Liaison with healthcare/transplant professionals to facilitate the determination of donor eligibility
- Interpret and apply regulatory requirements to unique donor situations
- Quality Assurance Participate in the performance improvement process
- Ensure compliance with all policies, procedures and regulations governing the Iowa Lions Eye Bank, including but not limited to those set by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Good Tissue Practices (GTP’s), Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the medical direction of the Iowa Lions Eye Bank
- Administrator on-call (AOC) duties Acts as part of a team to take after hour call shifts including weekends and holidays
- Works directly with partner agencies and recovery personnel to maximize donation
- Availability to respond emergently to the office
- Assist in the evaluation and distribution of donor eye tissue
- Assist with packaging/shipping of blood samples for serological testing
- Assist with the packaging and distribution of tissue
- Assist Processing Services staff as needed, including autoclaving instruments and performing data entry
- Inventory control, supply and equipment management, including sterilization services, maintaining or exceeding the FDA’s CFR 1270 and 1271 EBAA (Eye Bank Association of America) Medical Standards
- Assist in tracking and stocking/ordering supplies in all ILEB locations
- Assist in assembling supply kits for various procedures including procedures performed in the field and within ILEB’s laboratory
- Assist with the cleaning of laboratory equipment
- Prepare and distribute ASEDs (Autologous Serum Eye Drops)
- Receive patients’ blood and spin down sample
- Dilute according to protocol
- Coordinate distribution of prepared ASEDs to patient including direct distribution to patient at ILEB and the shipping of prepared ASEDs
- Appropriately package and ship ASEDs to patients as needed
- Assist with the scheduling of ASED procedures and ensuring appropriate ASED supply levels at all ASED draw locations
- Act as liaison for external ASED preparations
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
