Donor Eligibility Specialist Iowa Lions Eye Bank

University of Iowa Health Care Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences is seeking a 100% Donor Eligibility Specialist Iowa Lions Eye Bank. The Donor Eligibility Specialist (PVA1; 4A) supports the daily operations of the Iowa Lions Eye Bank laboratory by evaluating donor information and determining donor and tissue suitability in accordance with FDA and EBAA standards. This position conducts detailed donor chart reviews performs microscopic tissue assessments and coordinates with medical and transplant professionals to ensure accurate eligibility determinations. The role also assists with laboratory procedures including aseptic technique tasks equipment cleaning and data entry to support tissue preparation and distribution. The Donor Eligibility Specialist participates in performance improvement activities maintains regulatory compliance and contributes to oncall coverage to facilitate timely donation processes. Additionally the position supports ASED preparation inventory management and other operational tasks as needed to ensure high-quality clinical services.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Donor evaluation process
  • Review donor medical records and enter appropriate information into ILEBs donor database
  • Perform microscopic evaluation of donor corneas/tissue
  • Determine suitability of tissue for surgical use
  • Liaison with healthcare/transplant professionals to facilitate the determination of donor eligibility
  • Interpret and apply regulatory requirements to unique donor situations

• Quality Assurance
  • Participate in the performance improvement process
  • Ensure compliance with all policies procedures and regulations governing the Iowa Lions Eye Bank including but not limited to those set by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Good Tissue Practices (GTPs) Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA) the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the medical direction of the Iowa Lions Eye Bank
• Administrator on-call (AOC) duties
  • Acts as part of a team to take after hour call shifts including weekends and holidays
  • Works directly with partner agencies and recovery personnel to maximize donation
  • Availability to respond emergently to the office

• Assist in the evaluation and distribution of donor eye tissue
  • Assist with packaging/shipping of blood samples for serological testing
  • Assist with the packaging and distribution of tissue
  • Assist Processing Services staff as needed including autoclaving instruments and performing data entry
• Inventory control supply and equipment management including sterilization services maintaining or exceeding the FDAs CFR 1270 and 1271 EBAA (Eye Bank Association of America) Medical Standards
  • Assist in tracking and stocking/ordering supplies in all ILEB locations
  • Assist in assembling supply kits for various procedures including procedures performed in the field and within ILEBs laboratory
  • Assist with the cleaning of laboratory equipment

• Prepare and distribute ASEDs (Autologous Serum Eye Drops)
  • Receive patients blood and spin down sample
  • Dilute according to protocol
  • Coordinate distribution of prepared ASEDs to patient including direct distribution to patient at ILEB and the shipping of prepared ASEDs
  • Appropriately package and ship ASEDs to patients as needed
  • Assist with the scheduling of ASED procedures and ensuring appropriate ASED supply levels at all ASED draw locations
  • Act as liaison for external ASED preparations
• Other duties as assigned

University of Iowa Health Carerecognized as one of the best hospitals in the United Statesis Iowas only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12000 employees students and volunteers work together to provide safe quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

Percent of Time: 100%

Schedule: Preferred schedule Sunday Thursday. Schedule may be modified to fit candidate and ILEB needs.

Location: BioVentures Center (2500 Crosspark Rd Coralville IA 52241)

On Campus: This position is performed fully on campus.

Pay Level: 4A