Eye Bank Donor Coordinator

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking an Eye Bank Donor Coordinator to handle donor referrals, determine eligibility, and coordinate eye tissue recovery. This full-time role requires an Associate's degree and strong communication skills.

The coordinator will manage donor records and interact with healthcare professionals and families. Candidates with certification in eye banking or related fields are preferred. This position is essential for ensuring successful operations in eye donations.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience in eye or tissue banking.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Process all donor referrals by telephone and e-mail.
• Determine eligibility and suitability of referrals for eye donation.
• Coordinate the recovery of eye tissue.

Skills

Human relations skills

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

Associate’s degree in sociology, psychology, social sciences or equivalency

Certification as an Eye Bank Technician or Nursing Assistant

Job description

Details

Open Date 06/17/2026

Requisition Number PRN45391B

Job Title PS Eye Bank Donor Coordinator

Working Title Eye Bank Donor Coordinator

Career Progression Track C

Track Level

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 36

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Saturday 06:00-18:00, Wednesday 12:00PM-12:00AM, Thursday 12:00PM-12:00AM

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00267 - Ophthalmology-Services

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $18.00 - $23.00

Close Date 09/17/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 healthcare 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.

Type Benefited Staff

Additional Information

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 [phone] 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 [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post‑retirement rules.

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