Recovery Technician (Eye Bank)
Company: Lions VisionGift
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Description:
Make a difference in the lives of others by helping give the gift
of sight! Lions 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 Lions
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.LVG is
currently offering a challenging and rewarding 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.Examples of
responsibilities include:Coordinating 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.In-house
training is provided. Preference will be given to applicants with
experience or course work in biological sciences, allied health, or
medical technology.The proposed schedule is Thursday Friday
Saturday and every other Wednesday. This is an overnight position,
typically 6pm-6am.Hourly rate is $18.20/hr. plus shift
differential.COVID-19:We require all employees be vaccinated and
boosted or have a medical or religious exemption that prohibits
vaccination. You must let HR know during the interview process if
you need an exemption. You are required to show proof of your
COVID-19 vaccination when a job offer is extended. Please reach out
to HR at HR@visiongift.org. .
Requirements:
A bachelor's degree in science is recommended, but not
required.Must 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 (within a reasonable driving distance) may
be required. Lions VisionGift offers a generous benefit package
including, but not limited to:--- Medical, dental, and vision
employee premiums paid in full--- Employer-funded HRA--- $20,000
employer-paid life insurance policy--- Employer-paid short-term
disability--- Voluntary benefits and more!NOTICE TO
APPLICANTS: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.PM19PI177691422
Keywords: Lions VisionGift, Portland , Recovery Technician (Eye Bank), Professions , Portland, Oregon
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