Idaho Ocular Tissue Recovery Specialist

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Utah Lions Eye Bank seeks an Idaho Ocular Tissue Recovery Specialist to excise ocular tissue from deceased donors and deliver tissue to the proper facility. The role requires travel to recovery sites and adherence to SOPs for safe, aseptic recovery.

The position requires an associate degree in a scientific field or equivalent, plus relevant certifications. Immunization against health risks is required per policy; medical contraindications or religious exemptions may apply.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in the medical or mortuary fields preferred.
• Ability to tolerate strong smells and graphic/traumatic visuals.
• Maintain donor confidentiality.
• Maintain a professional and customer-oriented manner in public on behalf of Utah Lions Eye Bank.

Responsibilities

• Drive to recovery locations and perform donor assessments.
• Perform sterile corneoscleral excision and preserve tissue for transplantation.
• Package and coordinate delivery of procured tissue to the correct facility.
• Assist in training new staff on techniques and documentation.
• Maintain understanding of SOPs for the recovery department and policy.
• Complete required LMS training annually.

Skills

Stand for long periods

Basic PC & Microsoft Office

Good communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree in biology/chemistry/related field

Eye Bank Technician / Ophthalmic Technician certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Idaho Ocular Tissue Recovery Specialist

Job Summary

The Idaho Tissue Recovery Specialist is responsible for theexcision of ocular tissue from deceased donors for the intent of transplantation. The role entails driving to the recovery site(e.g., county coroner's office, funeral homes, hospitals),performing necessary assessments of the donor, performing theocular excision procedure, and proper delivery of procured tissueto the correct facility. Additional responsibilities related to therecovery department may be assigned by the Recovery Manager basedon recovery tier status.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a valid driver's license during time ofemployment.
• Driving to and from the recovery location in a safe and timelymanner.
• Performing a detailed physical assessment of the potential donor;documenting any visible signs of communicable diseases.
• Observing the posterior side of the donor by rolling the cadaverand/or lifting extremities.
• Drawing Cadaveric blood; or obtaining pre-transfused samples fromthe admitting hospital when necessary.
• Performing sterile corneoscleral excision and asepticpreservation of tissue for the intent of transplantation.
• Packaging, labeling, and coordinating delivery of procured tissueto the appropriate facility.
• Assisting in the proper training of new Remote Tissue RecoverySpecialist employees on proper technique, documentation, andtechnical skills.
• Conducting professional interactions with referring hospitals,funeral homes, law enforcement agencies, coroner offices, andDonorConnect.
• Maintaining a competent level of understanding of StandardOperating Procedures associated with the recovery department of theUtah Lions Eye Bank.
• Completing annual LearningHub LMS training per University of UtahHealth Academics policy.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in biology, chemistry or other scientificdisciplines in a related field or equivalency (one year ofeducation can be substituted for two years of related workexperience) required. Demonstrated human relations and effectivecommunication skills also required. Certification as an Eye BankTechnician, Ophthalmic Technician or Tissue Bank Specialist ispreferred.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associatedrequirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community byrequiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized accordingto CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may bemade for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefsthat object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform theessential functions of the job as outlined in the positiondescription.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY

• Prior experience in the medical or mortuary fieldspreferred
• Ability to tolerate strong smells and graphic / traumaticvisuals.
• Ability to stand for long bouts of time
• Ability to perform a basic physical assessment of the decedent toEBAA and FDA standards
• Maintain donor confidentiality.
• Maintain a professional and customer-oriented friendly manner inthe public on behalf of the Utah Lions Eye Bank.
• Basic working knowledge of PC & Microsoft Office
• Ability to follow current hospital and Office of the MedicalExaminers policies and procedures regarding eye donation inaccordance with current FDA / EBAA / OME / ULEB Policies andProcedures.
• Uphold University Health Academics core values by adhering to thePROMISE standards.
• Ability to maintain good working knowledge of all University ofUtah Health / ULEB / FDA / EBAA Policies and Procedures.

Requisition Number

PRN17511N

Full Time or Part Time?

Part Time

Work Schedule Summary

Monday-Wednesday On-Call:8am-8pm

Department

00872 - Utah Lions Eye Bank

Location

Other

Pay Rate Range

$16.00-$21.29

Close Date

11/02/2026