Eye Bank Technician - Night Shift

The Eye Bank of Kentucky • Louisville, KY

399d • $47,840 - $52,000

About The Position

The Eye Bank Technician plays a crucial role in the recovery, evaluation, preparation, and distribution of donated eye tissues for transplant and research purposes. This full-time position operates on a night shift schedule, primarily from Thursday to Sunday, and is dedicated to supporting the mission of restoring sight through corneal transplant and promoting eye, organ, and tissue donation.

Requirements

• Associates degree in a science or healthcare related field or one-year healthcare experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• A working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• The ability to work flexible hours.
• Experience reviewing medical records.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be detail oriented.
• Familiarity and practice with aseptic technique.
• EBAA Certified Eye Bank Technician.

Responsibilities

• Perform precise, thorough, and expeditious recovery of corneal tissue from eye donors in the EBKY service area.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in an inspiring and constructive manner.
• Adhere to all applicable policies and procedures pertaining to tissue recovery and preservation, ensuring compliance with EBAA medical standards and regulations.
• Conduct quality evaluations of PRN Recovery Technicians, providing specific performance feedback.
• Collect recovery performance data, review with the Tissue Recovery Manager, and report successes and challenges to leadership.
• Collaborate with other staff to define ocular tissue needs in the service area and facilitate a team approach.
• Promote EBKY goals, values, and responsibilities to donation partners in the community.
• Assist in following up with donor hospitals, medical examiners, coroners, KODA, and funeral directors as needed.
• Perform routine lab environmental maintenance according to policy and procedure.
• Perform all general laboratory functions independently, including receiving, recording, and labeling recovered ocular tissue.
• Perform corneal specular microscopy endothelial cell count analysis and associated data entry.
• Perform aseptic processing and autologous serum eye drop processing as needed.
• Process scleral tissue and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree