Job Summary
The Eye Bank Donor Coordinator
processes all donor referrals by telephone and e-mail; 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; maintains and
completes donor records in the Utah Lions Eye Bank database.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Documenting all information for each potential donor referral in the ULEB referral database.
- Interviewing referring hospital
healthcare professionals concerning medical history of potential donors to determine donor eligibility. - Screening every potential
case in relevant Electronic Medical Records (EMR). - Performing preliminary plasma dilution assessment of potential donors with
information obtained from the healthcare professional and/or code sheets, EMS reports, and transfusion records to determine whether or not a
pre-transfusion blood sample will need to be obtained by the Eye Bank Tissue Recovery Specialist. - Contacting Authorizing Decision
Maker of potential eye donors over the telephone to present the option of eye donation and answer any questions they may have about this
process. - If the family chooses to donate, the Donor Coordinator obtains recorded authorization and completes a medical/social
history questionnaire over the phone.
Minimum Qualifications
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); plus one year
of related experience. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. Certification as an Eye Bank
Technician or Nursing Assistant is preferred
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We
protect our patients, coworkers, and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and
hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to
vaccinations.
Preferences
- Prefer one year in eye, organ, or tissue banking.
- Optional: Certification as an Eye
Bank Technician, Ophthalmic Technician or Tissue Bank Specialist is preferred. - Experience with medical terminology also
preferred. - Associate’s degree in psychology, social work, related field or scientific discipline or equivalency required.
Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. - Each Eye Bank Donor Coordinator completes a formal
training period prior to assuming these responsibilities.
Special Instructions
Requisition Number:
PRN44992B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from
12pm-12am
Department: 00267 – Ophthalmology-Services
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $18.00 -
$23.00
Close Date: 7/1/2026
Open Until Filled:
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/201729
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