Ocular Transplant Specialist

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Evaluates and determines suitability of corneas for transplantation utilizing a slit lamp, specular microscope and optical coherence tomography (OCT). Performs aseptic processing of corneas and sclera. Cornea processing includes DSAEK, DMEK, ALK and glycerol preservation. Applies final labels and moves cornea and scleral allografts to released inventory. Performs packaging of tissues for shipment to end users using methods appropriate to storage requirements for each type of tissue being shipped as needed. Performs pick-up and delivery of tissue allografts as needed. Performs ocular tissue inventory, supply inventory and rotation of supplies. Performs cleaning, packaging and sterilization of instruments and supplies according to operating room standards and Transplant Service Center policies and procedures. Performs cleaning and routine maintenance of laboratories, clean rooms, and equipment. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of two years of college to include at least six (6) hours in basic science or High School Diploma and completion of accredited LVN, ORT, Mortician, EMS, or MLT program
• 1 year of experience as an Ocular or Tissue Transplant Technician or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in basic science with emphasis in biology or chemistry, nursing, medical technology, physical therapy, or related field

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and determines suitability of corneas for transplantation utilizing a slit lamp, specular microscope and optical coherence tomography (OCT).
• Performs aseptic processing of corneas and sclera. Cornea processing includes DSAEK, DMEK, ALK and glycerol preservation.
• Performs post-processing evaluation of corneas and determines suitability for transplantation.
• Applies final labels and moves cornea and scleral allografts to released inventory.
• Assists with or performs packaging of tissues for shipment to end users using methods appropriate to storage requirements for each type of tissue being shipped as needed.
• Performs pick-up and delivery of tissue allografts as needed.
• Performs ocular tissue inventory, supply inventory and rotation of supplies.
• Performs cleaning, packaging and sterilization of instruments and supplies according to operating room standards and Transplant Service Center policies and procedures.
• Performs cleaning and routine maintenance of laboratories, clean rooms, and equipment (refrigerators, freezers, autoclaves and laminar flow hoods).
• Assists with training of Tissue Transplant Technicians.
• Assists with recovery of human tissues including eyes/corneas, skin, bone/connective tissue cardiovascular tissues as needed (if trained in these functions).
• Assists with evaluation, processing, packaging and labeling of tissue including skin, costal cartilage and fascia as needed (if trained in these functions).
• Ensures accurate and complete documentation for all functions performed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

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