Recovery Technician (Per Diem, Independent Contractor)

Job Description

Job Description

This position is responsible for the safe recovery of donated ocular tissue (in situ corneal excisions and whole eye enucleations) utilizing sterile / aseptic technique. Recovery Technicians (RTs) must travel to recovery location and maintain communication with donor coordinator regarding case circumstances and unique observations.

1. Travel to location of donor (e.g. hospital, ME / Coroner office, funeral home)

2. Review and verification of legal authorization

3. Screen donors through review of available medical records / information

4. Assess eligibility of donors for recovery according to EBAA Medical Standards, FDA regulations and GEB Standard Operating Procedures

5. Identification of the donor (e.g. ID band, toe tag, morgue cooler label)

6. Perform and document detailed physical inspection

7. Always adhere to Standard Precautions during entire recovery process

8. Obtain adequate blood samples (pre and postmortem) that are eligible for infectious disease testing

9. Perform recovery (enucleations and in situ corneal excisions)

10. Collect vitreous for Coroners / MEs

11. Perform donor restoration

12. Perform all required documentation in a thorough, complete and professional manner

13. Package tissue, blood samples, and documentation appropriately for transportation to GEB laboratory

14. Ensure effective and positive communications are maintained with hospital staff, MEs / Coroners, tissue banks, OPO, and funeral homes

15. Attend required meetings and training sessions

Decision Making Authority :

• Follow all GEB SOPs as outlined in manuals, training documents and memos / e-mails from Recovery Services & Training Supervisor as well as Manager of Technical Operations
• Consult supervisor or SOC as needed

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities necessary to perform essential functions :

Physical / Environmental Demands of the Position :

1. Physical Activities – reaching, fingering, grasping, precision dexterity, feeling, talking, seeing, hearing, writing, driving and walking

2. Level of Physical Requirements – moderate work. Must be able to lift 50 lbs independently

3. Environmental Conditions – generally in hospital, ME / Coroner office or funeral home

4. Exposure to computers, cell phones and other office equipment. Exposure to cornea preservation media and other recovery supplies and reagents.

Company Description

Georgia Eye Bank is IMPROVING VISION AND LIVES through transplantation of ocular tissue and cells, innovation, research, education, and collaboration to advance treatments and patient outcomes.

Founded in 1961, Georgia Eye Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which is an accredited member of the Eye Bank Association of America and registered with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

Company Description

Georgia Eye Bank is IMPROVING VISION AND LIVES through transplantation of ocular tissue and cells, innovation, research, education, and collaboration to advance treatments and patient outcomes. \r\n\r\nFounded in 1961, Georgia Eye Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which is an accredited member of the Eye Bank Association of America and registered with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.\r\n\r\n