Eye Recovery Technician

Primary Purpose:

Responsible for the recovery of human eye tissue for transplant and/or research and the collection of necessary medical, behavioral, laboratory, and other data to facilitate quality donor screening.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs efficient and quality surgical recovery of human eye tissue for transplant and/or research. Collects complete and accurate medical charts, behavioral data, laboratory data, blood specimens, and other pertinent data from the recovery site and other appropriate agencies. Travels throughout respective recovery area to collect eye tissue and medical records. Acts professionally and respectfully as a representative of Lions World Vision Institute in hospital, funeral home, and transplant/donation settings. Performs scheduled donor recoveries. Performs timely transportation of eye tissue to and from airport and surgeon's facilities as needed. Ensure all applicable FDA, EBAA, LWVI and state regulatory policies are followed. Performs other projects and duties as assigned.

Schedule:

24hour shifts, 6 days per week.

Job Type:

Per diem.

Compensation:

Technicians earn between $25 to $40 per hour. This range is dependent on availability and number of cases worked. Each donor case starts at $120.00, while cases not recovered are $75.00. In addition to case pay, an hourly rate of $13.00 is given to further compensate for each hour worked and additional duties such as, travel/ lab time and administrative tasks. Shift Reservation Bonus equaling $2 an hour for each scheduled shift, in which the tech is not called in for work. Mileage is reimbursed. Medical benefits offered to techs who average working 30 or more hours a week. An employee may voluntarily designate a percentage of their salary towards employer-sponsored 401k. LWVI will match the employee's contribution up to 6% of the employee's salary. Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with all Eye Bank, hospital, and peer agency staff. Ability to work days, nights, weekends and long hours when needed. Able to interpret and follow verbal and written direction. A personal commitment to organ and tissue donation required. Understanding and adherence to LWVI's safety, regulatory and confidentiality guidelines. Qualified applicants must be 21 years of age or older, have a valid driver's license, and be eligible to meet our company driving standards. Lifting; Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally. Occasionally, the employee must lift and move up to 80 lbs. Education and/or

Equivalent Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent. Medical and/or Biological science background strongly preferred. Work Environment The work is performed primarily in a hospital/morgue environment. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar and related to a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical hospital and office work). Professional Appearance Standards We are proud to foster a workplace that balances professionalism with personal comfort. Team members are expected to maintain a business casual appearance that reflects a clean and polished image.

Our standards permit:

Natural hair colors Visible tattoos that are appropriate in nature Simple piercings, such as ear piercings and nose studs All other piercings are not permitted during scheduled work hours; however, clear retainers may be worn in place of metal jewelry. Please note that certain roles may require designated uniforms or safety attire in accordance with job duties. If you are comfortable adhering to these guidelines, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to welcoming motivated and professional individuals to our team. As an equal opportunity employer, every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. Lions World Vision Institute does not discriminate based on race, color, sex/gender, political ideology, religion/creed, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, national origin, color, military or veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws. Lions World Vision Institute is committed to a diverse workforce and is also committed to a barrier-free employment process. In order to ensure reasonable accommodations with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, individuals that require accommodations in the job application process for a posted position may contact us at (800) 214-6356 for assistance. Lions World Vision Institute will use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9. About Lions World Vision Institute Inc Lions World Vision Institute is a nonprofit organization committed to honoring vision as a basic human right. Our work extends around the globe and includes donor family and recipient support, advanced tissue preparation for transplant cases, innovative research and technology development, eye bank and surgeon training programs, pediatric vision services, and community-based education in local and international communities for those who are visually impaired. With our worldwide ecosystem of eye banks, surgeons, and research leaders, we work tirelessly to honor a donor's gift by protecting and supporting sight restoration for hundreds of thousands of people—transforming lives around the world…. So the world can see.

Pay:

$25.00 - $40.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person