Seeking Medical Professionals for Contractor Position

Georgia Eye Bank is seeking Medical Professionals with a minimum of one year aseptic technique experience to work in their local area in a contracted position. Recovery Technicians excise donor tissue utilizing sterile technique to be evaluated and transplanted or used for ocular research.

To apply, please fill out an application at www.georgiaeyebank.org/rtapp

Essential Duties of the Position:

• – Travel to location of donor (e.g. hospital, ME/Coroner office, funeral home)
• – Review and verification of legal authorization
• – Assess eligibility of donors for recovery according to EBAA Medical Standards, FDA regulations and GEB Standard Operating Procedures
• – Identification of the donor (e.g. ID band, toe tag, morgue cooler label)
• – Perform and document detailed physical inspection
• – Always adhere to Standard Precautions during entire recovery process
• – Obtain adequate blood samples (pre and postmortem) that are eligible for infectious disease testing
• – Perform recovery (whole eye enucleations and in situ corneal excisions)
• – Collect vitreous for Coroners/MEs
• – Perform donor restoration
• – Perform all required documentation in a thorough, complete and professional manner
• – Package tissue, blood samples, and documentation appropriately for transportation to GEB laboratory
• – Ensure effective and positive communications are maintained with hospital staff, MEs/Coroners, tissue banks, OPO, and funeral homes
• – 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:

• – HS Diploma or equivalency required
• – Bachelor’s degree in science, RN, surgical tech or other healthcare professionals (EMT/Paramedics, ER techs, etc.) preferred
• – Expertise, skills and knowledge of ophthalmology or eye bank procedures also preferred
• – Valid driver’s license and insured/safe motor vehicle

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities necessary to perform essential functions:

• – Knowledgeable on Aseptic Technique
• – Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or EMT/Paramedic preferred
• – Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• – Strict attention to detail
• – If not previously acquired, expectation to establish and maintain good understanding of medical terminology
• – Ability to learn and follow all GEB SOPs regarding donor recovery
• – Compassionate demeanor when dealing with grieving families
• – Ability to effectively multi-task
• – Flexible work schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
• – Must maintain confidentiality and integrity of all donor-related information and GEB business practices
• – Dedication and commitment to eye banking and fulfilling the wishes of donors and their families

Physical/Environmental Demands of the Position:

• – Physical Activities – reaching, fingering, grasping, precision dexterity, feeling, talking, seeing, hearing, writing, driving and walking
• – Level of Physical Requirements – moderate work. Must be able to lift 50 lbs independently
• – Environmental Conditions – generally in hospital, ME/Coroner office or funeral home
• – Exposure to computers, cell phones and other office equipment. Exposure to cornea preservation media and other recovery supplies and reagents.