Laboratory Services Specialist I (Ocular Laboratory Services Specialist I)

Schedule and Pay

• Position works 7, 12-hour rotating shifts over two-weeks including every other weekend.
• $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Position Purpose

The Laboratory Services position is responsible for the evaluation and processing of donated ocular tissue for transplantation. This position prepares work stations for lamellar preparations, post processing workstations, performs cleaning and sterilization of instruments, evaluates eye tissue, processes eye tissue which includes but is not limited to DSAEK, DMEK, PDEK and ALK. This position works a rotating schedule ensuring adequate coverage in the Laboratory.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare instrument kits for sterilization
• Sterilize instrumentation
• Circulate in the lab in support of the processing of corneal tissue for lamellar preparations DSAEK, DMEK, PDEK, and ALK
• Use independent judgement to perform corneal evaluation via specular, slit lamp and black light microscopy, and OCT
• Complete required documentation and perform data entry following LEITR policies and procedures
• Perform sterile tissue processing for cornea and scleral grafts.
• Perform all functions in adherence to LEITR policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance at all times with FDA, EBAA, and the state and federal regulatory agencies
• Perform laboratory maintenance following LEITR policies
• Assist with packaging, shipping and receiving as needed
• Perform other duties as requested by management

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrate exceptional customer service, attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Ability to interact with co-workers within and outside of the department
• Ability to effectively prioritize shift activities
• Knowledge of the principles of microbiology, and sterile/aseptic technique as it relates to eye banking
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of Products; i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project, etc.
• Knowledge of medical and ophthalmic terminology
• Be a self-starter and perform work independently
• Must have or obtain a Hepatitis B vaccination
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and or holidays as required
• Ability to accepted guidance

Work Environment

The work environment described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to a laboratory-like environment. The noise level is usually low. Open discussions about donor health and circumstances of death occur throughout the day. Equipment required for this position include but are not limited to, sterile supplies that may contain latex, surgical gloves and sterile attire, standard office space and equipment, standard and advanced PC equipment and printers, and telephone.

Physical Demands

The physical demands representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job include but are not limited to regularly required to sit, stand, talk, see and hear; needing to possess conversational hearing, with or without aid, as well as adequate vision, required to possess dexterity to operate standard office equipment, diagnostic equipment and operating microscopes, occasionally required to lift 25 pounds or more. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance