Ocular Recovery Technician/Coordinator

Position Summary:

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The Ocular Recovery Technician/Coordinator is responsible for the

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respectful, efficient, and compliant recovery of human ocular tissue for transplant,

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research, and education. This role supports the donation process by responding to referral

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notifications, coordinating recovery logistics, performing ocular tissue recovery using

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approved aseptic techniques, collecting required donor information, and ensuring

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accurate documentation, labeling, packaging, and transport of recovered tissue. The

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position requires professionalism, compassion, attention to detail, and a strong

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commitment to honoring donor gifts while supporting sight restoration and medical

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advancement.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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• Respond promptly to donor referral notifications and maintain availability during

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assigned on-call shifts.

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• Coordinate recovery logistics with hospitals, funeral homes, medical examiners,

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organ procurement organizations, eye bank staff, and other involved partners.

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• Verify donor identification, authorization, suitability information, and required

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documentation before recovery.

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• Perform ocular tissue recovery procedures in accordance with organizational

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protocols, aseptic technique, and applicable regulatory standards.

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• Collect, review, and document donor medical history, physical assessment

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information, laboratory data, blood specimens, and other case-related records.

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• Maintain chain of custody for recovered tissue, specimens, supplies, and case

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documentation.

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• Package, label, store, transport, or arrange shipment of ocular tissue and

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specimens according to established procedures.

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• Complete accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in required forms, logs,

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and database systems.

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• Maintain recovery kits, supplies, instruments, equipment, vehicles, and work areas

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in clean, organized, and ready-to-use condition.

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• Follow universal precautions, infection control procedures, safety requirements,

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and confidentiality standards at all times.

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• Represent the organization with professionalism, sensitivity, and respect in

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healthcare, funeral home, medical examiner, and donor family-related settings.

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• Participate in training, competency assessments, quality assurance activities,

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• audits, and process improvement initiatives as assigned.
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Qualifications:

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• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or coursework in

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healthcare, biology, anatomy, emergency medical services, surgical technology, or a

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related field preferred.

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• Prior experience in healthcare, tissue recovery, eye banking, funeral services,

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emergency services, laboratory services, surgical technology, or a related field

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preferred.

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• Ability to learn and perform aseptic surgical recovery techniques and follow detailed

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medical protocols.

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• Strong attention to detail, documentation accuracy, organizational skills, and ability

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to maintain confidentiality.

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• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact

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professionally in sensitive situations.

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• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions within established procedures,

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and respond calmly under time-sensitive conditions.

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• Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and ability to travel to recovery

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locations as required.

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• Must be able to meet training, competency, and any certification requirements

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established by the organization.

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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• Knowledge of or willingness to learn eye anatomy, tissue donation, donor screening,

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aseptic technique, and tissue handling practices.

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• Ability to follow organizational policies, standard operating procedures, applicable

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eye banking standards, and regulatory requirements.

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• Strong manual dexterity and comfort using specialized instruments and supplies.

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• Ability to maintain accurate records and protect donor, recipient, and organizational

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information.

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• Commitment to ethical practice, donor dignity, and the mission of donation and

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transplantation.

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Schedule and Work Environment:

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This position may require participation in an on-call rotation, including evenings, nights,

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weekends, holidays, and variable shifts based on donor referrals and recovery needs. Work may be performed in hospitals, morgues, funeral homes, medical examiner offices,

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laboratory settings, office settings, and during travel within the assigned service area.

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Physical Requirements:

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• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and perform fine motor tasks for extended

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periods.

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• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull equipment, supplies, and recovery kits as required

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by organizational policy.

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• Ability to drive for work-related travel and respond to recovery locations within

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required timeframes.

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• Ability to use personal protective equipment and follow exposure control

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procedures when working with biological specimens or human tissue.