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Eye Bank Technician I

Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas USA
$37.1K-$42.7K a year
Full-time

Job Description

Job Title : Eye Bank Technician I

Division : Ophthalmology

Work Arrangement : Onsite only

Location : Houston, TX

Salary Range : $37,147 - $42,714

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Schedule : : See Job Posting

Summary

The Eye Bank Technician I is an integral position to the Lions Eye Bank. The position works to procure tissue from the locale hospitals, morgues and funeral homes.

The tissue is used in transplant surgery and / or research. The position evaluates corneal tissues and donor information to determine whether the tissue is suitable for donation.

The work schedule is as follows :

Sunday, Thursday, and Friday : 6 : 00am - 6 : 00pm

Saturdays : 10 : 00am - 2 : 00pm

Job Duties

  • Recovers eye tissue from tissue donors for transplant or research purposes.
  • Performs and documents donor physical and ocular assessment.
  • Obtains blood specimens for serologic testing.
  • Performs internal processing of tissue on an as needed bases.
  • Requests and obtains medical records of donors.
  • Reviews potential donor medical and social history to determine whether the tissue is suitable for donation.
  • Delivers eye tissue to surgeons for transplant or research.
  • Answers and screens referral calls for eye donors.
  • May contact families of qualified potential donors and obtains consent to donate eye tissue.
  • Enters referral data into database.
  • Maintains clean and safe laboratory environment.
  • Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • College degree either AA, BS or BA.
  • COA, COT or COMT through JCAHPO
  • 2 years working as an ophthalmic assistant or ophthalmic technician within an ophthalmology practice.
  • Experience in a tissue bank, funeral home or working with next of kin.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Employer.

Requisition ID : 19754

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