Tissue Recovery Technician (Per Diem)

Dakota Lions Sight & Health • Rapid City, SD

29d

About The Position

This mission centered per diem position is responsible for the recovery of human eye and other tissues for transplant and/or research, documentation of procedure information, and shipment of tissue and performs in a professional and respectful manner to honor the gift of donation.

In addition to hourly rate, the following also applies:
On Call Pay: $2/hour
Donation Case Pay: $100-$175 per donor case, depending on donation type

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record as determined by the organization.
• Travel is required for this role so applicants must have a valid driver license and be insurable on the auto insurance policy.
• A personal commitment to eye & tissue donation required.
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills required.
• Basic computer and phone/fax skills as well as verbal and written communication skills a must.
• Ability to perform delicate manual procedures requiring high amounts of dexterity necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Surgical technician, ophthalmic technician, medical or funeral home background preferred but not required.
• Experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Performs efficient and quality surgical recovery of human eyes and tissue for transplant and/or research, including drawing blood samples for serological testing.
• Acts professionally and respectfully as a representative of donors and donor families in hospital, funeral home and donation settings. Must provide outstanding customer service and communication.
• Consistently consults with Recovery Manager/AOC to obtain medical decisions as necessary, and notifications of deviations from established operating procedure.
• Completes all required paperwork in an accurate and efficient manner and within designated time frames.
• Consistently performs duties in accordance with established standard operating procedures, policies, and regulations
• Travels throughout respective recovery area to perform recovery of donor tissue. Schedules may include day, night, weekend, and/or holiday hours in an on-call status, occasionally going beyond shift times in order to complete tasks. This position requires flexibility due to the nature of the programs 24-hour business.
• Maintains confidentiality of all DLSH information.
• Performs other duties as required and assigned by the Recovery Manager in compliance with established federal, state and regulatory compliance within standard operating policies.
• Position could also include the acquisition of birth tissue.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees