Transplant Tissue Donor Recovery Coordinator (DRC)

Donor Recovery Coordinator

Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank

Are you interested in gaining experience working with healthcare professionals? Would you enjoy hands-on surgical training and learning how to review and work with medical charts? Are you looking for a meaningful career with a nonprofit organization that helps restore sight through corneal transplantation?

If so, the Donor Recovery Coordinator (DRC) position at the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank may be the perfect fit.

Why This Work Matters

Jerry was an all-star high school athlete on his way to college with a full-ride scholarship. Many believed he had a future in the major leagues. But more than anything, Jerry was known for his kindness and generosity.

After a tragic accident took his life, Jerry’s long-time wish to be an organ and tissue donor became incredibly important. His best friend had received a life-saving kidney transplant years earlier, and Jerry always knew he wanted to help others the same way.

Fulfilling that wish requires someone compassionate enough to make a difficult but meaningful call to his family—and skilled enough to help turn that generosity into the gift of sight for someone else.

As a Donor Recovery Coordinator, you could be the person who helps make that possible.

Position Overview

The Donor Recovery Coordinator (DRC) plays a vital role in the donation process. In this position, you will communicate with donor families and healthcare professionals to facilitate ocular tissue donation for transplantation and research.

This role combines communication, medical documentation review, and surgical tissue recovery, offering a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the medical field while making a profound impact on the lives of others.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate with donor families by phone to discuss ocular tissue donation with compassion and professionalism


• Collect donor screening information from families, medical records, healthcare systems, coroners’ offices, and donation partners


• Review and evaluate medical charts and eligibility criteria


• Perform ocular tissue recovery procedures for transplantation and research after completing training


• Maintain strict attention to detail while performing delicate surgical procedures


• Follow Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank (RMLEB) Standard Operating Procedures and training protocols


• Maintain proficiency through ongoing education and policy updates

What We’re Looking For

Successful candidates are:

• Compassionate communicators who can handle sensitive conversations


• Detail-oriented and highly dependable


• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment


• Physically able to assist with donor movement during recovery procedures


• Professional and committed to maintaining high medical and ethical standards

Training

This position includes a 10–12 week training program.

• Monday–Thursday, 10 hour day shifts


• Onboarding will take place in the first week of your training


• Final shift assignments will be determined upon completion of training

Training is provided by the Recovery and Eligibility Supervisor, Technical Trainer, and experienced staff, with ongoing education to ensure proficiency and compliance with RMLEB procedures.

The starting salary for this position is $49,000, with a salary increase to $51,000 following the successful completion of the training program.

To Apply:

• Submit both a cover letter and resume. You may upload them through our online application or email them directly to HR@corneas.org.


• Complete a brief 5–10 minute assessment by copying and pasting this link into your browser. https://go.cultureindex.com/s/j3laxv0QbS

Please note: Both the application materials and assessment must be completed to be considered for this position. All submissions are due by Friday, October 16, at 5:00 PM. Incomplete applications or those received after the deadline will not be considered.

Applicant Screening Notice: All applications are reviewed by our hiring team. We do not use AI to screen or rank applicants.

Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank

Founded in 1982 by the Lions of Colorado and Wyoming, the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank works to fulfill the wishes of eye donors and their families by helping others overcome blindness through transplantation and research.

Each year, nearly 2,500 eye tissue donors in Colorado and Wyoming make it possible to provide thousands of sight-restoring transplants.

Our team is made up of compassionate, mission-driven professionals who are dedicated to honoring donors and serving recipients. We are proud to foster a diverse, supportive workplace and offer a competitive benefits package. For more information about our benefits package, please visit our website at: https://corneas.org/Careers.