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University of Miami · 3 months ago

Recovery Technician Eye Bank- Full Time -Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, FL

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity for a Recovery Technician, Eye Bank, in Miami, Florida. The Recovery Technician retrieves and processes ocular tissue for surgical and research use, ensuring the medical suitability of potential donors and maintaining proper documentation and procedures.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Reviews cases available for corneal removal and determines medical suitability of potential donors by reading and screening medical charts, and speaking to investigators, medical examiners, and law enforcement officers

Retrieves tissue from legally consented donors using appropriate procedures

Obtains donor’s medical information and completes all documentation required for donor’s record

Performs specular microscopy on surgical quality corneas to obtain an endothelial cell count

Preserves sclera tissue in cornea lab and processes and packages blood for serology testing

Ensures that all necessary tissue has been graded and assists with slit lamp examination

Trains residents, funeral directors, and new technicians on eye bank techniques

Prepares instrument kits for sterilization, maintains storage supply, and assists in distributing tissue for research or practice

Harvests whole eyes for pathology and maintains documentation of regular laboratory cleaning schedules

Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets

Qualification

Ocular tissue retrievalSpecular microscopyAttention to detailConfidential information handlingCollaborative environment

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines

Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion

Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary

Commitment to the University's core values

Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Tuition remission

And more

Company

University of Miami

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At UM you'll join a diverse and energized academic community.

Founded in 1925

Coral Gables, fl, US

5001-10000 employees

http://miami.edu

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