Ocular Transplant Specialist (Ophthalmic Technicians & Ophthalmology Professionals)
Location: Dallas, TX
Location Type: On-site
Location Type: On-site
Job Number: 967741
Category: Information Technology
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Responsibilities
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
Evaluates and determines suitability of corneas for transplantation utilizing a slit lamp, specular microscope and optical coherence tomography (OCT). Performs aseptic processing of corneas and sclera. Cornea processing includes DSAEK, DMEK, ALK and glycerol preservation. Applies final labels and moves cornea and scleral allografts to released inventory. Performs packaging of tissues for shipment to end users using methods appropriate to storage requirements for each type of tissue being shipped as needed. Performs pick-up and delivery of tissue allografts as needed. Performs ocular tissue inventory, supply inventory and rotation of supplies. Performs cleaning, packaging and sterilization of instruments and supplies according to operating room standards and Transplant Service Center policies and procedures. Performs cleaning and routine maintenance of laboratories, clean rooms, and equipment. Performs other duties as assigned.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
SHIFT/SCHEDULE
Hours will be Sunday- Thursday 7am -4pm or 8am- 5pm
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
- Education
Completion of two years of college to include at least six (6) hours in basic science or
High School Diploma and completion of accredited LVN, ORT, Mortician, EMS, or MLT program
- Experience
1 year of experience as an Ocular or Tissue Transplant Technician or equivalent
Preferred
- Education
Bachelor’s Degree in basic science with emphasis in biology or chemistry, nursing, medical technology, physical therapy, or related field
JOB DUTIES
- Evaluates and determines suitability of corneas for transplantation utilizing a slit lamp, specular microscope and optical coherence tomography (OCT).
- Performs aseptic processing of corneas and sclera. Cornea processing includes DSAEK, DMEK, ALK and glycerol preservation.
- Performs post-processing evaluation of corneas and determines suitability for transplantation.
- Applies final labels and moves cornea and scleral allografts to released inventory.
- Assists with or performs packaging of tissues for shipment to end users using methods appropriate to storage requirements for each type of tissue being shipped as needed.
- Performs pick-up and delivery of tissue allografts as needed.
- Performs ocular tissue inventory, supply inventory and rotation of supplies.
- Performs cleaning, packaging and sterilization of instruments and supplies according to operating room standards and Transplant Service Center policies and procedures.
- Performs cleaning and routine maintenance of laboratories, clean rooms, and equipment (refrigerators, freezers, autoclaves and laminar flow hoods).
- Assists with training of Tissue Transplant Technicians.
- Assists with recovery of human tissues including eyes/corneas, skin, bone/connective tissue cardiovascular tissues as needed (if trained in these functions).
- Assists with evaluation, processing, packaging and labeling of tissue including skin, costal cartilage and fascia as needed (if trained in these functions).
- Ensures accurate and complete documentation for all functions performed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
Benefits
Benefits
- UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
I.T. at UTSW
Staying Connected with Information Technology
At UT Southwestern, we need the best and brightest minds in information technology to meet the many demands of our thriving academic medical institution. Whether you are creating pathways for patients to more easily access their medical records or helping physicians and researchers maintain their cutting-edge equipment, the challenges and opportunities abound in our IT department.
The vast computer networks and technical infrastructure of our health system, medical school, research units, and workforce affect every patient and employee at UT Southwestern. That makes any position in the IT department vital to our mission of providing exceptional clinical care and creating a fast-paced, flexible environment for more than 18,000 employees and medical students.
Careers in Information Technology range from business analyst to database engineer, technical support to software system specialists, information resources to biomedical technicians. There has never been a better time to be an IT specialist in the world of health care, and there is no more exciting place to be than UT Southwestern to enrich your career.
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