Eye Bank Donor Coordinator
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$18–$23 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Banking Services, Communication Skills, Electronic Medical Records, Healthcare, Hospital, Legal, Medical Terminology, Nursing, Ophthalmology, Organizational Skills, Patient Care Authorizations, Plasma, Process Management, Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology
LOCATION
Salt Lake City, UT
POSTED
1 day ago
Eye Bank Donor Coordinator
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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