Southern Utah Ocular Tissue Recovery Specialist

Working Title Southern Utah Ocular Tissue Recovery Specialist

Career Progression Track C

FLSA Code

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Type

Temporary?

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 2-3 On-Call Shifts/Week

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Is this a work study job?

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department

Department 00872 - Utah Lions Eye Bank

Location

Location Other

City

City St. George, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range $16.00-$21.29

Close Date

Close Date 11/02/2026

The Southern Utah Tissue Recovery Specialist is responsible for the excision of ocular tissue from deceased donors for the intent of transplantation. The role entails driving to the recovery site (e.g., funeral homes, hospitals), performing necessary assessments of the donor, performing the ocular excision procedure, and proper delivery of procured tissue to the correct facility. Additional responsibilities related to the recovery department may be assigned by the Recovery Manager based on recovery tier status.

• Maintaining a valid driver’s license during time of employment.
• Driving to and from the recovery location in a safe and timely manner.
• Performing a detailed physical assessment of the potential donor; documenting any visible signs of communicable diseases.
• Observing the posterior side of the donor by rolling the cadaver and/or lifting extremities.
• Drawing Cadaveric blood; or obtaining pre-transfused samples from the admitting hospital when necessary.
• Performing sterile corneoscleral excision and aseptic preservation of tissue for the intent of transplantation.
• Packaging, labeling, and coordinating delivery of procured tissue to the appropriate facility.
• Assisting in the proper training of new Remote Tissue Recovery Specialist employees on proper technique, documentation, and technical skills.
• Conducting professional interactions with referring hospitals, funeral homes, law enforcement agencies, coroner offices, and Donor Connect.
• Maintaining a competent level of understanding of Standard Operating Procedures associated with the recovery department of the Utah Lions Eye Bank.
• Completing annual Learning Hub LMS training per University of Utah Health Academics policy.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Associate’s degree in biology, chemistry or other scientific disciplines in a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience)

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.

• Prior experience in the medical or mortuary fields preferred
• Ability to tolerate strong smells and graphic / traumatic visuals.
• Ability to stand for long bouts of time
• Ability to perform a basic physical assessment of the decedent to EBAA and FDA standards
• Maintain donor confidentiality.
• Maintain a professional and customer-oriented friendly manner in the public on behalf of the Utah Lions Eye Bank.
• Basic working knowledge of PC & Microsoft Office
• Ability to follow current hospital and Office of the Medical Examiners policies and procedures regarding eye donation in accordance with current FDA / EBAA /…