Recovery Technician (Eye Bank)

Company: VisionGift
Location: Portland
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

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 65,000 people have received the gift of sight from tissue procured and screened by VisionGift, which works closely with transplant surgeons.Please visit www.visiongift.org for more information on our organization.VisionGift is currently offering a challenging and rewarding full time Recovery Technician position at our Portland location. This position is primarily responsible for recovering human eye tissue from post-mortem donors for transplant, research and educational purposes. Work is performed in a hospital morgue or funeral home, with potential exposure to communicable diseases or hazardous materials.Examples of responsibilities include:Coordinating tissue recoveries with Donor Referral Line staff;Post-mortem removal of human donor eye tissue for transplant, research, and medical education purposes according to Standard Operating Procedures;Surgical tissue preservation;Laboratory and supply tasks;Assistance in training and onboarding new technicians;Other duties as assigned.We are a 24/7 organization that deals with grief and the demands of the outside healthcare environment which can lead to variations in workloads/volume that can cause stress. In-house training is provided. Preference will be given to applicants with experience or course work in biological sciences, allied health, or medical technology.We are hiring for day and night positions. Shifts are 12 hours starting at either 6am or 6pm. Hourly rate is $20/hr plus shift differential with a raise to $21/hr after successful completion of 90 days of employment. This position comes with a cell phone stipend. Bonus pay is awarded to exemplary staff.Requirements:RequirementsMust be detail-oriented and able to follow directives and work independently.Have a valid driver's license with an excellent driving record and reliable, insured vehicle.Some travel outside the Portland metro area is required while on shift.In addition to the hourly wage, VisionGift offers a generous benefit package including, but not limited to:Shift differentials for nights & weekendsMedical, dental, and vision insuranceTime off policies: 3 weeks PTO, 7 paid holidays, 1 Floating Holiday and 1 DEI holidaySabbatical LeaveEmployer-funded HRA$20,000 employer-paid life insurance policyEmployer-paid short-term disabilityVoluntary benefitsPaid leave And more!NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet 100% of the qualifications listed in the job post. We are more interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every qualification listed. If you are unsure if you meet the qualifications of this role please email hr@visiongift.org to discuss your application.Please read this job description carefully and ask for clarification if you have difficulty understanding the functions of this job.Please describe any accommodations that you need in order to perform this job.PM19Compensation details: 20-21 Hourly WagePI2465a06aa4f7-25660-36449261

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