Eye Bank Donor Coordinator

About the Role

The Eye Bank Donor Coordinator processes all donor referrals by telephone and email, determines eligibility and suitability of referrals for eye donation, obtains legal authorization and medical/social history from donor families, coordinates the recovery of eye tissue, and maintains and completes donor records in the Utah Lions Eye Bank database.

Responsibilities

• Document all information for each potential donor referral in the ULEB referral database.
• Interview referring hospital healthcare professionals concerning the medical history of potential donors to determine donor eligibility.
• Screen every potential case in relevant Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Perform preliminary plasma dilution assessment of potential donors using information from healthcare professionals, code sheets, EMS reports, and transfusion records to determine if a pre-transfusion blood sample is needed.
• Contact the Authorizing Decision Maker of potential eye donors to present the option of eye donation and answer questions.
• Obtain recorded authorization and complete a medical/social history questionnaire over the phone if the family chooses to donate.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in sociology, psychology, social sciences, a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
• One year of related experience.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
• Certification as an Eye Bank Technician or Nursing Assistant is preferred.
• This position is patient-sensitive and requires immunization according to CDC standards and hospital policy, with limited exemptions for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs.

Preferences

• One year of experience in eye, organ, or tissue banking.
• Certification as an Eye Bank Technician, Ophthalmic Technician, or Tissue Bank Specialist.
• Experience with medical terminology.
• Associate's degree in psychology, social work, a related field, or scientific discipline.

Each Eye Bank Donor Coordinator completes a formal training period prior to assuming these responsibilities.

Schedule

Full-time: Saturday 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Wednesday 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Thursday 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Pay

$18.00 – $23.00 per hour