Per Diem Recovery Technician - Eugene, OR

Company: Lions VisionGift
Location: Eugene
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

Description:
Make a difference in the lives of others by helping give the gift of sight!Lions VisionGift (LVG) is a nonprofit eye bank that obtains, evaluates and distributes eye tissue donated by caring individuals for use in cornea transplantation, research, and education. Since 1975, our organization has helped over 30,000 individuals receive sight-restoring transplants.Please visit www.visiongift.org for more information on our organization.LVG is currently offering a challenging and rewarding Per-Diem Recovery Technician position to provide on-call coverage for Eugene and the surrounding areas.Examples of responsibilities include:

• Screening of provided information for donor suitability
• Post-mortem removal of human donor eye tissue for transplant and research/medical education
• Surgical tissue preservation
• Procurement of pre-mortem/pre-transfusion blood sample with appropriate hemodilution from hospital lab if necessary
• Total physical inspection of donor; careful examination for any donation contraindications
• Whole globe pen-light evaluation
• Aseptic enucleation of whole globes, or in situ preservation of cornea (with poles as needed)
• Complete documentation of recovery, blood draw, and recovery details on appropriate paper workIn-house training is provided. Preference will be given to applicants with experience or course work in biological sciences, allied health, and/or medical technology. A flexible schedule is preferred as well.This posting is for a weekend shift: Saturday and Sunday (on call for 48 hours).Hourly rate is $18.20/hr. Standby rate is $3.00/hr. Recoveries are paid on a per-case basis of between approximately $80 - $145PM19.
  
  Requirements:
  Requirements:
  • 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
  • Must have a cell phone and reliable access to e-mail and internet
  • Physical ability to move 50 pounds
  • Strong communication skillsBenefits:
    • $20,000 employer-paid life insurance policy
    • Employer-paid short-term disability
    • Voluntary benefits and more! PI131920703

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