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Monday, 2 July 2012

Laboratory Technician, Lions Eye Bank of New Jersey

Details: SummaryThis position is responsible for laboratory and technical related aspects of eye/?tissue donations (e.?g.?, tissue recovery, tissue receipt, tissue processing, evaluation, case work up, donor eligibility determination, tissue packaging) at our Clark facility.? Performs laboratory duties and assignments as required in compliance with Midwest Eye-Banks and EBAA Medical Standards and with state and federal regulations.?Major Position Duties and Responsibilities Perform laboratory duties including performing proper case documentation, tissue check-in, hospital chart reviews, consults with hospital and other organizations  associated with case, data entry, filing, packaging and shipping tissue.? Perform technical procedures as trained, including tissue recovery, tissue evaluation, tissue preservation, precutting, rinses, trims, transfers etc.? Effectively communicate with the Communications and Logistics Center on recovery logistics and coordinate recovery with other organizations (FH, other recovery agencies, coroner offices).?  Communicate with clinical staff regarding case statuses.? Obtain and review hospital chart prior to recovery when available.? Perform in situ human eye enucleations, corneal excisions, or other ocular tissue recoveries as requested by Midwest staff.?  Make appropriate procurement determinations based on donor, medical and body inspection information.? Complete required recovery documentation.?   Package and deliver transport container with eyes/?corneas, blood samples and paperwork to designated area as directed by Midwest clinical staff.? Complete accurate Midwire check-in, tissue labeling and serology ordering as needed.? Effectively communicate with Tissue Placement, Research Department, Donor Eligibility Coordinator and other divisions regarding case statuses and shipping arrangements.? Complete assignments (environmental cleaning and monitoring, supply receipt and storage, QA, stats, etc.?) as required.? Complete end of shift report to clinical staff and oncoming procurement staff.? Observe strict confidentiality of donor and recipient information at all times.? Maintain professional relationships with hospital staff, physicians and other agencies.? Assume responsibility for teamwork and problem solving in support of the missions of the Midwest Eye-Banks.? Assume responsibility in achieving annual metrics in laboratory functions for division and Midwest Eye-Banks.?  Participate in corporate, clinical and other designated meetings as determined.? Participate in learning opportunities provided by Midwest Eye Banks as offered.? Weekend, holiday and on-call coverage as scheduled.? Perform other duties as assigned.

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