Ocular Tissue Recovery Technician PRN

About us

Saving Sight is a non-profit organization in Saint Ann, MO. We are rewarding, challenging, autonomous and our goal is to Change Lives by Saving Sight.

Our work environment includes:

• Lively atmosphere
• Flexible working hours
• On-the-job training

Are you a...

Pre-Med Student?

Surgical Technician?

Mortuary Science Student?

Paramedic/EMT?

Forensics / Anthropology Student?

Student or professional with related medical or education background?

Do you want to hold a truly unique position, and be an integral part of the tissue donation process?

Are you looking for a career in which you can REALLY make a difference?

Would you like to feel that the world is a better place as a result of your work?? If so, please consider joining us in our mission to change lives by Saving Sight!!

As a Recovery Technician with Saving Sight, you will surgically procure donor eye tissue for one of the largest eye banks in the country. Our mission-driven organization helped save the sight of 2,395 people last year, and as a Recovery Technician, you can help us increase our impact this year. To be successful in this role at Saving Sight, you will need a fantastic attitude, a willingness to learn, and a high school diploma or equivalent. The ideal candidate will have a medical or surgical background. If you join our team with these qualities, we can teach you the technical and clinical aspects of the job.

Required to take/work a minimum of 36 on-call hours each week and be compensated accordingly:

Salary: PRN/Part-time ($17.00/hour and $120 case fee)

Reports to: Recovery Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Job Status: PRN/Part-time

Location: Saint Ann, MO

POSITION PURPOSE:

This mission centered part-time position is responsible for surgical procurement of eye tissue, documentation of procedure information, evaluating, processing, and shipment of tissue.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The position’s duties may include any or all of the following:

• Recover eye tissue from tissue donors for transplant and research purposes, including drawing blood samples for serological testing
• Perform donor medical history reviews and physical assessments including ocular tissues
• Transport eye tissue to/from Saving Sight Eye Banks laboratories
• Prepare eye tissue and biological specimens for transport
• Perform facility cleaning and equipment maintenance as required
• Run miscellaneous errands, i.e. airport delivery or pick-up
• Prepare ocular tissue for processing in the eye bank laboratory as needed
• Accurately document donor and tissue information on reports and in eye bank database system.
• Inventory and Stock Laboratory/tissue handling area

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been acquired is required.

NOTE:

The preceding statements describe the nature and level of assignments normally given job incumbents. They are not an exhaustive list of duties. Additional duties may be assigned.

Saving Sight is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our staff, and seek diversity in our applicants. Saving Sight does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law.

Saving Sight reserves the right to seek, hire and promote persons who support the goals and mission of the institution.

All applicants must live within a 30-minute drive to the branch location. No phone inquiries or drop-ins, please.

Keywords: medical, surgical, nurse, paramedic, pre-med, pre-dental, pre-ophthalmology, veterinary, mortuary science, forensics, biology, human anatomy, phlebotomy, EMT, surgery

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour/$120 case fee

Job Types: Part-time, PRN

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program

Medical Specialty:

• Ophthalmology
• Surgery

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
We have made the decision, along with our hospital partners, to require COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. Additionally, we regularly disinfect our offices, complete daily health screenings, mask and use social distancing.

Application Question(s):

• Are you located within 30 minutes of the office located at500 Northwest Plaza Dr.Suite 415

St. Ann, MO 63074 ?

• Do you have weekend availability?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• EMT/Paramedic: 1 year (Preferred)
• Medical Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
• Medical Forensics: 1 year (Preferred)
• Surgical Technician: 1 year (Preferred)
• CNA/LPN/MA: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations