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Title: Eye Bank Technician I
Division: Ophthalmology
Schedule: Sun, Thurs, Fri, 6 am - 6 pm; Mon 4 pm - 8 pm
Work Location: Houston, TX
Salary Range: $37,147 - $42,714
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Requisition ID: 18667
Summary
The Eye Bank Technician I is an integral position to the Lions Eye Bank. The position works to procure tissue from local hospitals, morgues and funeral homes. The tissue is used in transplant surgery and/or research. The position evaluates corneal tissues and donor information to determine whether the tissue is suitable for donation.
The work schedule will be Sun, Thurs, Fri, 6 am - 6 pm; Mon 4 pm - 8 pm.
Job Duties
- Recovers eye tissue from tissue donors for transplant or research purposes.
- Performs and documents donor physical and ocular assessment.
- Obtains blood specimens for serologic testing.
- Performs internal processing of tissue on an as needed bases.
- Requests and obtains medical records of donors.
- Reviews potential donor medical and social history to determine whether the tissue is suitable for donation.
- Delivers eye tissue to surgeons for transplant or research.
- Answers and screens referral calls for eye donors.
- Contacts families of qualified potential donors and obtains consent to donate eye tissue.
- Enters referral data into database.
- Maintains clean and safe laboratory environment.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- College degree (either AA, BS or BA).
- COA, COT or COMT certification through JCAHPO
- 2 years working as an ophthalmic assistant or ophthalmic technician within an ophthalmology practice.
- Experience in a tissue bank, funeral home or working with next of kin.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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