PS Eye Bank Technician

University of Utah, United States

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Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: 02 Oct 2021

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Open Date 09/02/2021
Requisition Number PRN11659N
Job Title PS Eye Bank Technician
Working Title Idaho Tissue Recovery Specialist
Job Grade C
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? No
Standard Hours per Week As Needed
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Variable
Work Schedule Summary
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00267 - Ophthalmology-Services
Location Other
City Other
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $12.02 - $16.00 per hour
Close Date 10/02/2021
Job Summary
The Utah Lions Eye Bank—an extension of the John A. Moran Eye Center—is a nonprofit organization and has facilitated the gift of sight worldwide through transplantation and research since 1972. By restoring vision, cornea donation changes not only the lives of recipients but also the lives of everyone around them. Located in Murray, Utah, the Utah Lions Eye Bank is a full-service eye bank operating 24 hours a day 7 days a week in Utah, Idaho, Nevada, and Wyoming.The Eye Bank Field Tissue Recovery Specialist is a Per Diem, non-benefited position, and is responsible for recovering corneal eye tissues in eastern Idaho needed for transplant for the Utah Lions Eye Bank and Envision—an eye bank located in Boise Idaho, a forward-looking nonprofit organization that restores sight to lives dimmed by blindness and loss of vision; performing and documenting a donor physical and ocular assessment; obtaining an adequate blood specimen for serological testing; and conducting professional interactions with hospital staff, OPO and tissue bank staff, coroners office, and funeral directors.
We are looking for candidate near or around the Pocatello, ID area.
Responsibilities
The Eye Bank Field Tissue Recovery Specialist will be responsible for the following:
• Performing surgical excisions of corneas and corneoscleral rimexcision and aseptic preservation.
• Observe AORN sterile & aseptic techniques with universal precautions during eye recovery procedures.
• Draw cadaveric blood samples and/or obtain a pre-transfusion/pre-mortem blood sample, if necessary.
• Process each donor appropriately including data entry, charting, and follow-up.
• Conduct professional interactions with Eye Bank Donor Coordinators and other staff to facilitate timely procurement of donor eye tissue.
• Label, package, and ship ocular tissue per FDA/EBAA/ULEB Policies and Procedures to Envision and the Utah Lions Eye Bank.
• Obtain a copy of the hospital chart for the donor’s current admission, if applicable.
• Adhere to University Hospitals & Clinics Behavioral Standards.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree in biology, chemistry or other scientific disciplines in a related field or equivalency required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. Certification as an Eye Bank Technician, Ophthalmic Technician or Tissue Bank Specialist is preferred. Experience with aseptic technique and medical terminology also preferred. 
 
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations. 
 
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Background in organ, eye and tissue donation.
Background as MA, opthalmic technician or related field.
Education background in anatomy and/or physicology.
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. 
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. 
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
135 Park Building
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
[email protected]
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
To inquire about this posting, email: [email protected] or call 801-581-2300.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  • * Do you have a related Associate's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
    • Yes
    • No
  • * Are you certified as an Eye Bank Technician, Ophthalmic Technician or Tissue Bank Specialist?
    • Yes
    • No
  • * Indicate your level of knowledge/experience using aseptic technique and medical terminology:
    • None
    • Minimal
    • Moderate
    • Extensive

    • Applicant Documents
    Required Documents
  • Resume
    • Optional Documents
  • Cover Letter
  • Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
  • Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission

    • University Human Resource Management
    250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
    Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: [email protected]

     


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