Eye Bank Donor Coordinator

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 24,796 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Salt Lake City is seeking an Eye Bank Donor Coordinator to process donor referrals and establish eligibility for eye donation. The role includes obtaining legal authorization and coordinating the recovery of eye tissue. The ideal candidate will possess an Associate’s degree in a relevant field and effective communication skills. Experience in eye, organ, or tissue banking is preferred. This position requires vaccination due to patient sensitivity.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in sociology, psychology, social sciences, or related field.
• One year of related experience is required.
• Certification as an Eye Bank Technician or Nursing Assistant is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process donor referrals and determine eligibility for eye donation.
• Obtain legal authorization and medical/social history.
• Coordinate recovery of eye tissue and maintain donor records.

Skills

Human relations

Effective communication

Education

Associate’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Eye Bank Donor Coordinator

Job Summary

The Eye Bank Donor Coordinator processes all donor referrals by telephone and e‑mail; determines eligibility and suitability of referrals for eye donation; obtains legal authorization and medical/social history from donor families; coordinates the recovery of eye tissue; maintains and completes donor records in the Utah Lions Eye Bank database.

Essential Functions

• Documenting all information for each potential donor referral in the ULEB referral database.
• Interviewing referring hospital healthcare professionals concerning medical history of potential donors to determine donor eligibility.
• Screening every potential case in relevant Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Performing preliminary plasma dilution assessment of potential donors with information obtained from the healthcar professional and/or code sheets, EMS reports, and transfusion records to determine whether or not a pre-transfusion blood sample will need to be obtained by the Eye Bank Tissue Recovery Specialist.
• Contacting Authorizing Decision Maker of potential eye donors over the telephone to present the option of eye donation and answer any questions they may have about this process.
• If the family chooses to donate, the Donor Coordinator obtains recorded authorization and completes a medical/social history questionnaire over the phone.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree in sociology, psychology, social sciences, a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); plus one year of related experience. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. Certification as an Eye Bank Technician or Nursing Assistant is 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.

Preferences

• Prefer one year in eye, organ, or tissue banking.
• Optional: Certification as an Eye Bank Technician, Ophthalmic Technician or Tissue Bank Specialist is preferred.
• Experience with medical terminology also preferred.
• Associate’s degree in psychology, social work, related field or scientific discipline or equivalency required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.
• Each Eye Bank Donor Coordinator completes a formal training period prior to assuming these responsibilities.

Job Details

Pay Rate Range: $18.00 - $23.00

Work Schedule: Tuesday: 06:00-18:00, Thursday: 06:00-18:00, Friday: 06:00-18:00