Per Diem Recovery Technician - Ocular Tissue
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Portland, OR, US
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VisionGift is a non-profit organization providing ocular tissue for transplants and medical education since 1975.
Summary:
The Recovery Technician will remove eye tissue from deceased donors, requiring availability for on-call shifts in the Portland area. Applicants need detailed orientation and a valid driver's license with reliable vehicle access.
Job Description:
Make a difference in the lives of others by helping give the gift of sight!
VisionGift is a non-profit organization founded in 1975 by Lions Clubs of Oregon, which recognized the need for an eye bank to provide ocular tissue for transplants, research and medical education. Since its inception, over 60,000 people have received the gift of sight from tissue procured and screened by VisionGift, which works closely with transplant surgeons. Additionally, ocular tissues have been utilized for valuable research projects and surgical training.
Please visit www.visiongift.org for more information on our organization
VG is currently offering a challenging and rewarding Per-Diem Recovery Technician position to provide on-call coverage for Portland and the surrounding areas. The Recovery Technician is responsible for the removal of eye tissue from deceased donors at area hospitals, Medical Examiner's offices, and funeral homes.
Examples of responsibilities include:
- Detailed physical inspection of donor for evidence of donation contraindications;
- Obtain pre or post mortem blood sample;
- Aseptic surgical removal of human donor eye tissue for transplant and research/medical education from deceased donors;
- Complete documentation of recovery procedure and data entry.
In-house training is provided. Preference will be given to applicants with experience or course work in surgical settings, biological sciences, allied health, and/or medical technology. A flexible schedule is preferred as well.
This is an on call position where the technician must be available to be dispatched on a recovery during their on call shift. Shifts vary and are assigned a month in advance. We are a 24 hour organization and we operate 7 days a week. We are currently seeking staff to work Sunday-Wednesday with primarily day/evening hours.
Recoveries are paid on a per-case basis between approximately $110 - $155. Standby ("On-Call") rate is $3.00/hr for day hours and $4.00/hr for night hours. Hourly rate is $20/hr for training and/or meetings. Phone stipend for use of phone for work communication.
Benefits:
- Medical and Vision
- $20,000 employer-paid life insurance policy
- Sick Time and DEI Holiday
- Paid Parental Leave
- Voluntary benefits and more!
