Per-Diem Eyebank Recovery Technician
Location: Helena Montana
Description: SightLife is presently looking of Per-Diem Eyebank Recovery Technician right now, this position will be placed in Montana. For complete informations about this position opportunity please read the description below. SightLife is one of the nation's largest providers of corneal transplant tissue and a leader in working in new research areas of ophthalmology. We have provided over 53,000 individuals with sight restoring transplant tissue. SightLife is responsible for corneal tissue recovery in Washington State, Northern Idaho, Montana and Northern California. We distribute tissue to over 40 countries each year and are recognized by Global Health Leaders as one of the key organizations working on the elimination of global corneal blindness. In 2011, we provided more than 5,200 corneas for transplant, meeting the need in our region and helping fill gaps across the United States and the world.
For the last two years, SightLife has been named one of “Non-Profit Times 50 Best Places to Work†nationally. Put your passion to work and consider joining this team of professionals fulfilling a mission to serve as an innovative provider of sight with a passion for quality and excellence.
Sightlife is seeking a highly motivated, independent per diem technician for Helena. The technician performs the aseptic surgical recovery of human cornea tissueâ€"the first in a series of steps prior to transplantation. The technician’s critical role ensures safe and viable cornea transplant tissue from deceased organ and tissue donors. Comprehensive training in aseptic and surgical recovery technique will be provided by SightLife. Technicians work independently, travelling to local area hospitals, funeral homes, and medical examiner’s offices throughout Montana to complete the recovery procedure. The team of technicians rotate on-call shifts to cover a 24/7 schedule. Schedule availability and flexibility are key qualities for success. A valid driver’s license/insurance/reliable vehicle is required. No direct experience is required, but we are seeking the right individual who has some education or experience in the fields of science and/or health care.
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 the Eye Bank 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.
A personal commitment to organ and tissue donation required.
Must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and long hours.
Must have reliable, dependable transportation.
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.
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent. Medical and/or Biological science background strongly preferred.
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to SightLife.
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This position starts available on: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 08:37:08 GMT