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