Ocular Tissue Recovery Specialist

University of Utah Health Research; Salt Lake City (UT); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 29.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Utah Health seeks a part-time Tissue Recovery Specialist to excise ocular tissue from deceased donors for transplantation or research. The role involves driving to recovery sites, assessing donors, performing ocular excisions, and delivering tissue to facilities such as Moran Eye Center or Utah Lions Eye Bank.

Must have an Associate’s degree in a related field, strong communication, and immunization per CDC standards.

Qualifikationen

• Associate’s degree in biology, chemistry or related field required.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required.
• Immunization per CDC standards and hospital policy may be required.

Aufgaben

• Maintain a valid driver’s license during time of employment.
• Drive to and from recovery location in a safe and timely manner.
• Perform detailed physical assessment of potential donor per EBAA/FDA standards.
• Observe donor anatomy as required during ocular tissue recovery.
• Draw cadaveric blood or obtain samples as needed.
• Perform sterile corneoscleral excision and preserve tissue for transplantation.
• Enucleate whole eye for medical research or training purposes.
• Deliver ocular tissue and materials to designated facilities.
• Assist in training of new Tissue Recovery Specialist staff.

Kenntnisse

Driver's license

Communication

Tolerates smells

Ausbildung

Associate’s degree in biology/chemistry or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Details

Open Date 10/02/2026

Requisition Number PRN17510N

Job Title PS Eye Bank Technician

Working Title Ocular Tissue Recovery Specialist

Career Progression Track C

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week Minimum of 2-3 On-Call Shifts

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary Tuesday – Saturday On-Call: 11pm-8am or 9pm-7am (dependent on shift availability)

If desired by the employee, other shifts may be requested post-training. Once the above shift needs are fulfilled, the employee may select additional shifts as they see fit.

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00872 - Utah Lions Eye Bank

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $16.00-$21.29

Close Date 11/02/2026

Job Summary

The Tissue Recovery Specialist is responsible for the excision of ocular tissue from deceased donors for the intent of transplantation and/or medical research. The role entails driving to the recovery site (e.g., Office of the Medical Examiners, funeral homes, hospitals), performing necessary assessments of the donor, performing the ocular excision procedure, and proper delivery of procured tissue to the correct facility. Additional responsibilities related to the recovery department may be assigned by the Recovery Manager based on recovery tier status.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a valid driver’s license during time of employment.
• Driving to and from the recovery location in a safe and timely manner.
• 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 cadaver and/or lifting extremities.
• Drawing cadaveric blood; or obtaining pre-transfused samples from the admitting hospital when necessary.
• Performing sterile corneoscleral excision and aseptic preservation of tissue for the intent of transplantation.
• Performing non-sterile whole eye enucleation for the intent of medical research or training purposes.
• Delivering ocular tissue, blood samples, or storage media to surgical centers, laboratories, Moran Eye Center, and the Utah Lions Eye Bank
• Assisting the Recovery Manager with screening new recovery candidates to ensure adequate shift coverage (when applicable)
• Assisting in the proper training of new Tissue Recovery Specialist employees on proper technique, documentation, and technical skills.
• Assisting full-time staff schedule periodic fleet vehicle maintenance to ensure adequate safety and usability of vehicle for recovery-related services.
• Organizing and maintaining recovery-related supplies to ensure proper use of supplies within the allotted expiration date per FDA regulations.
• Conducting professional interactions with referring hospitals, funeral homes, law enforcement agencies, DonorConnect, and the Office of the Medical Examiners.
• Maintaining a competent level of understanding of Standard Operating Procedures associated with the recovery department of the Utah Lions Eye Bank.
• Completing annual LearningHub LMS training per University of Utah Health Academics policy.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree in biology, chemistry or other scientific disciplines in a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.

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.

Knowledge , Skills , And Ability

• Prior experience in the medical or mortuary fields preferred
• Ability to tolerate strong smells and graphic / traumatic visuals.
• Ability to stand for long bouts of time
• Ability to perform a basic physical assessment of the decedent to EBAA and FDA standards
• Maintain donor confidentiality.
• Maintain a professional and customer-oriented friendly manner in the 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 Medical Examiners policies and procedures regarding eye donation in accordance with current FDA / EBAA / OME / ULEB Policies and Procedures.
• Uphold University Health Academics core values by adhering to the PROMISE standards.
• Ability to maintain good working knowledge of all University of Utah Health / ULEB / FDA / EBAA Policies and Procedures.

Preferences

• Certification as an Eye Bank Technician, Ophthalmic Technician or Tissue Bank Specialist is preferred.
• Experience with aseptic technique and medical terminology also preferred.

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.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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