Sterile Tissue Processing Technician

Position Purpose

The Sterile Tissue Processing Technician position is responsible for the evaluation and processing of donated ocular tissue for transplantation. This position prepares workstations for sterile graft preparations, completes post-processing documentation of sterile grafts, performs cleaning and sterilization of instruments, evaluates eye tissue to deem suitability for long-term processing, and processes eye tissue which includes but is not limited to sterile cornea and scleral grafts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of Lions World Vision Institute and exhibits a personal commitment to organ, tissue, and eye donation.
• Prepare instrument kits for sterilization.
• Circulate in the lab processing corneal and scleral tissue for sterile graft preparations.
• Use independent judgment to perform corneal evaluation via specular, slit lamp, and black light microscopy, and OCT to review quarantine and transplantable tissue for long-term transplantation intent.
• Complete required documentation and perform data entry following Lions World Vision Institute policies and procedures.
• Perform sterile tissue processing, including manual techniques, use of microkeratome, and laser to prepare sterile tissue grafts intended for transplant.
• Perform all functions in adherence to Lions World Vision Institute policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance at all times with FDA, EBAA, and the state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Perform laboratory maintenance following Lions World Vision Institute policies.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Associate or Bachelor?s degree preferred
• Previous experience in Eye Banking preferred
• One to two years of experience in a related field may be substituted for education (Experience in nursing, ophthalmic technician, surgical technologist, Laboratory Research or other allied healthcare role preferred)
• Knowledge of ocular anatomy, physiology and disease processes preferred

Certifications

• Certified as an Eye Bank Technician preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrate exceptional customer service, attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Ability to interact with co-workers within and outside of the department
• Ability to effectively prioritize shift activities
• Knowledge of the principles of microbiology, and sterile/aseptic technique as it relates to eye banking
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of Products; i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project, etc.
• Knowledge of medical and ophthalmic terminology
• Be a self-starter and perform work independently
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required
• Ability to accept guidance

Schedule

• The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 1:30pm to 10pm with flexibility to work weekends and nights when required. The schedule is subject to change based on business operations.
• Training Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5pm. Training typically takes 1-2 months.

Work Environment

The work is performed primarily in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related to a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.