Eye Bank Technician
Winston-Salem, NC Clinical Services
Job Type
Full-time
Description

Miracles In Sight seeks a full time, experienced Eye Bank Technician for our Winston-Salem, NC office to help facilitate high volume donation program. 


Requirements

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Works in a lab environment handling human tissue for ocular transplants
  • Processes donor blood specimens for testing 
  • Evaluates corneas by slit lamp and specular microscopy, and interprets findings
  • Processes ocular tissue for DSAEK, DMEK, and sclera preservation
  • Distributes ocular tissue for transplantation and responsible for all associated logistics
  • Makes donor eligibility determinations based on FDA and EBAA standards
  • Strictly adheres to all MIS SOPs pertaining to lab environment

  

Requirements

  • Bachelors Degree in Science or Biology is preferred
  • Appropriate experience as ophthalmic tech or lab tech may be substituted for education
  • Experience working in an eye bank laboratory environment
  • Thorough knowledge of ocular anatomy and physiology as well as medical knowledge
  • Ability to meet multiple time-sensitive objectives and deadlines
  • Must be available for weekend rotations 
  • Appropriate dexterity to use surgical instruments
  • Ability to cope with issues pertaining to death is essential
  • Demonstrate exceptional customer service
  • Ability to interact positively with co-workers within and outside of the department
  • Possess basic computer skills
  • Must read and write English

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Retirement, Life, AD&D
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Excellent Training
  • Rewarding work