Ocular Surgical Technician

Earn between $40,000 to $55,000 per year

Schedule: 7pm to 7am & 1pm to 1am. Every other weekend. Working 3 to 4 shifts per week.

Job description

Position Purpose:

If you are looking for a rewarding and fulfilling career in healthcare, then look no further! Eye Recovery Technicians are key contributors to sight restoration in the field of ocular, organ and tissue Donation. This crucial and gratifying role not only has an immensely positive impact on the quality of life for those who suffer from corneal blindness but help facilitate the final wishes of our generous donors and their families.

Eye Recovery Technicians travel to the site of ocular donors, such as funeral homes, hospitals, operating rooms, medical examiner and coroner's offices. They are responsible for the safe recovery and transportation of ocular tissue, utilizing sterile/aseptic technique. Our team members additionally deliver and ship ocular tissue to our partners in donation, to be processed and sent to surgeons nationally and internationally for the purpose of transplantation. Transforming our recipients and their family’s quality of life, through life altering site restoration.

In addition to the recovery of human eye tissue for transplant and/or research, the Eye Recovery Technician is responsible for the collection of necessary medical, behavioral, laboratory, and other data, to ensure quality donor screening. All Eye Recovery Technicians are dedicated to the highest ethical standards and are trained to use surgical aseptic techniques to ensure that tissue is recovered safely with respect and dignity to the donor and their family. All Technicians are trained in a manner to ensure compliance with and adherence to, regulatory entities and standards. Although experience is preferred, it is not necessary, as quality on the job training and support is given and maintained by our dedicated designated trainers.

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 and other pertinent data from the recovery site and other appropriate agencies.

Maintains all scheduled and incidental laboratory maintenance.

Performs laboratory functions related to donor screening and tissue evaluation.

Follows daily direction of the leadership in supporting staff with donor operations, recoveries, and chart processing.

Follows direction of the leadership in training of new technicians, quality assurance checks, and policy revisions.

Follows direction of the Clinical Operations staff and Donor Services in supporting tissue distribution and hospital development as needed.

Performs scheduled donor recovery/coordination as required.

In all daily activities, strive to support the Mission, Vision, and Values of Lions World Vision Institute.

Ensure all applicable FDA, EBAA, Lions World Vision Institute and state regulatory policies are followed.

Performs other projects and duties as assigned.

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.

All Lions World Vision Institute staff are expected to be able to use Word, Excel, Outlook or their equivalents at a functional level.

Understanding and adherence to Lions World Vision Institute'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:

Relevant educational or work experience with Bachelor’s degree in science or medical field 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).

Compensation

Medical benefits offered to techs who average 30 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.

This position also facilitates externships with many surgical tech programs helping Surgical Tech students meet the hourly and procedural requirements of their programs while on the job

Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program and Travel Assistance

Discounts on Pet Insurance and other items such as phone plans, movie tickets, etc.