Cornea Transplant Specialist Precision Eye Tissue Expert

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a dedicated Ocular Transplant Specialist to evaluate corneas for transplantation and manage aseptic processing, labeling, and inventory. This role supports cutting-edge transplant services and requires meticulous attention to tissue handling and documentation.

You will perform tissue packaging, shipping preparations, and assist with recovery of ocular and other tissues.

Qualifications

• Two years of college with basic science hours or High School Diploma and completion of LVN/ORT/Mortician/EMS/MLT program.
• 1 year of experience as an Ocular or Tissue Transplant Technician or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in basic science with emphasis in biology or chemistry, nursing, medical technology, or related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate corneas for transplantation using slit lamp, specular microscope and OCT.
• Aseptic processing of corneas and sclera (DSAEK, DMEK, ALK, glycerol preservation).
• Apply final labels and move cornea/scleral allografts to released inventory.
• Package tissues for shipment according to storage requirements.
• Perform tissue pick-up and delivery as needed.
• Manage ocular tissue and supply inventories; rotate supplies.
• Clean, package and sterilize instruments per OR standards and Transplant Service Center policies.
• Train Tissue Transplant Technicians; assist with recovery of tissues like eyes/corneas, skin, bone.
• Ensure accurate documentation for all procedures.

Skills

Ocular transplantation

Aseptic processing

Lab equipment operation

Education

Two years of college with basic science hours

LVN/ORT/Mortician/EMS/MLT program

Bachelor's degree in basic science (preferred)

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a dedicated Ocular Transplant Specialist to evaluate corneas for transplantation and manage aseptic processing, labeling, and inventory. This role supports cutting-edge transplant services and requires meticulous attention to tissue handling and documentation.

You will perform tissue packaging, shipping preparations, and assist with recovery of ocular and other tissues.