Details **Open Date** 08/12/2024 **Requisition Number** PRN39517B **Job Title** PS Tissue Processing Technologist **Working Title** PS Tissue Processing Technologist **Job Grade** D **FLSA Code** Nonexempt **Patient Sensitive Job Code?** Yes **Standard Hours per Week** 40 **Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time **Shift** Day **Work Schedule Summary** Day Shift **VP Area** U of U Health - Academics **Department** 00267 - Ophthalmology-Services **Location** Other **City** Murray, UT **Type of Recruitment** External Posting **Pay Rate Range** 22.00-27.00 **Close Date** **Open Until Filled** Yes **Job Summary** The Utah Lions Eye Bank, located in Murray, Ut, is a nonprofit organization and has facilitated the gift of sight worldwide through transplantation and research since 1972. By restoring vision, cornea donation changes not only the lives of recipients, but also the lives of everyone around them. We offer a generous benefits packaging including medical, dental, and employer paid retirement. This position also includes shift differential compensation and is eligible for half-time remote work. The Tissue Processing Technologist is vital to technical procedures of the Utah Lions Eye Bank transplant services; namely processing of ocular tissue for endothelial procedures (EK), and determination of tissue suitability by way of tissue evaluation. Additionally, The Tissue Processing Technologist participates in tissue evaluation, distribution, and laboratory maintenance activities. **Responsibilities** + Processing and preparation of specialized ocular grafts for transplant procedures including endothelial transplants. + Evaluating all ocular tissue by Slit lamp evaluation and specular biomicroscopy. + Performing ancillary processing of tissue grafts and autologous serum eye drops. + Performing duties of Eye Bank Technician as required. + Taking tissue allocation on call as needed. **Minimum Qualifications** Bachelor’s degree in biological/physical science or a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), plus one year experience in eye banking and tissue evaluation. Completion of Eye Bank Technician Certification within one year of hire is also required. Must have prior tissue processing experience to be considered for this position. 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. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. **Preferences** Eye Bank experience of 2+ years Certification as Eye Bank Technician preferred. EK processing experience is preferred. **Type** Benefited Staff **Special Instructions Summary** **Additional Information** The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. 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