Eye Bank Surgical Recovery Technician

Job Description

Salary: Per Diem $135/case

The Lions Eye Bank of Eastern Virginia, a not-for-profit transplant agency, is seeking a per Diem Procurement Technician

The primary responsibilities of this position are to procure eye tissue from donor cadavers. Tissue procurement duties of this position are performed safely with consciousness of blood borne pathogens using Universal Precautions.

Job Description:

When on-call, respond within 10 minutes to a text or phone call attempt

Be responsible for finding a replacement/back-up technician in the event of inability to perform duties during a scheduled shift

Contact Administrator On Call with necessary consultations

Gather/maintain supplies necessary to procure or preserve eye tissue

Understand and perform the duties listed in the Lions Medical Eye Bank Policy and Procedure Manual with respect to procurement, donor evaluation, consent, medical record review, and particularly the enucleation, in-situ excision, and ad hoc recovery procedures

When electronic medical records have not been reviewed by a trained Donor Coordinator, copy and review all medical records necessary to evaluate a donor for the intended use of the donor’s tissue, even if records are located at a facility other than the location of recovery

Perform blood draws and vitreous draws as necessary

Perform all duties with respect to the donor’s body, next of kin, funeral homes/cremation facilities, hospitals, medical examiner offices

Perform all duties so as not to infringe on OSHA rules, FDA rules, EBAA standards, State of Virginia law, and U.S. Federal law

Demonstrate skill, ethics, and professional behavior at all times when performing Eye Bank functions

When adept at procedures, be available to demonstrate or assist in training new procurement staff

Ensure proper and complete documentation of all forms and data fields

Pay and Hours

We are are 24/7 facility and are hiring for overnight and weekend shifts.

Pay is per diem, $135 per donor plus mileage and toll reimbursement.

Required:

Exceptional written, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Well practiced prioritization, deductive reasoning, and leadership skills

Familiarity with databases, word processing, and spread sheets

Must be able to perform delicate manual procedures

Valid state vehicle operator license and reliable vehicle

Academic studies focused on biology, anatomy, pathology, or epidemiology

Able to lift and carry a minimum of 40 pounds

Preferred

Secondary education with science or healthcare concentration

Twelve months relevant work experience

Knowledge of medical terminology and medical charts

Conditions of Employment

Organ donation is a 24/7 endeavor, this means that we cover every holiday and weekend.

Initial training will be scheduled in the lab located at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Once a certain level of training has been obtained, the trainee will be on the call schedule with the trainer, and hours vary. All training will be paid at $12/hr.

You are required to drive and maintain your own vehicle. Procurement sites are located throughout Hampton Roads and surrounding areas. Travel reimbursement is provided.

All Employees are required to undergo drug screening and a background check.