Recovery Technician Eye Bank- Full Time -Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, FL

University of Miami•Miami, FL

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About The Position

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity for a Recovery Technician, Eye Bank, in Miami, Florida. The Recovery Technician, Eye Bank retrieves and processes ocular tissue for surgical and research use

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
Commitment to the University’s core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Reviews cases available for corneal removal and determines medical suitability of potential donors by reading and screening medical charts, and speaking to investigators, medical examiners, and law enforcement officers.
Retrieves tissue from legally consented donors using appropriate procedures.
Obtains donor’s medical information and completes all documentation required for donor’s record.
Performs specular microscopy on surgical quality corneas to obtain an endothelial cell count.
Preserves sclera tissue in cornea lab and processes and packages blood for serology testing.
Ensures that all necessary tissue has been graded and assists with slit lamp examination.
Trains residents, funeral directors, and new technicians on eye bank techniques.
Prepares instrument kits for sterilization, maintains storage supply, and assists in distributing tissue for research or practice.
Harvests whole eyes for pathology and maintains documentation of regular laboratory cleaning schedules.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.