Eye Bank Recovery Technician Per Diem - Eugene, OR

About the role

VisionGift (VG) 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 65,000 individuals receive sight-restoring transplants.

Responsibilities

• Aseptic removal of human donor eye tissue (post-mortem) for transplant and research/medical education
• Detailed physical inspection of donor for evidence of donation contraindications
• Obtain post-mortem blood samples
• Complete documentation of recovery procedure
• Packaging tissue for shipment to main office
• Travel from home to hospitals, funeral homes, and medical examiner offices within recovery region
• On call schedule requires technician to be available for dispatch during their scheduled on call hours
• Managing personal recovery supplies, completing inventories and orders as needed to maintain par levels for location

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 home internet
• Must have ability to store small amount of supplies at home
• Physical ability to move 50 pounds
• Strong communication skills

Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with experience or course work in biological sciences, allied health, medical technology and/or funeral industry. A flexible schedule is preferred as well. In-house training is provided.

Pay

• Recoveries are paid on a per-case basis between approximately $110 – $155
• Standby ("On-Call") rate is $3.00/hr for day hours and $4.00/hr for night hours
• Hourly rate is $20/hr for training and/or meetings
• Mileage reimbursement paid at the federal reimbursement rate for miles driven on recoveries outside of "home" hospital in recovery region
• Phone stipend for use of phone for work communication

Benefits

• Medical and Vision plan
• $20,000 employer-paid life insurance policy
• DEI holiday
• Sick Time
• Paid Leave
• Voluntary benefits and more!

Schedule

This is a Per Diem on call position with 24hr call cycles providing on-call coverage for Eugene and the surrounding areas.