Job Type: Per Diem
Schedule:
- 1pm to 1am swing shift & 7pm to 7am night shift
- Every other weekend
- Scheduled for 3 to 4 shifts per week
- Can work other shifts as needed
Work Location:
Compensation:
- Earn between $40,000 to $55,000 per year
- Each donor case starts at $120.00, while cases not recovered are $75.00. In addition to case pay, an hourly rate of $12.00 is given to further compensate for each hour worked and additional duties such as, travel/ lab time and administrative tasks
- Shift Reservation Bonus equaling $2 an hour for each scheduled shift, in which the tech is not called in for work
- Company vehicles provided; however, Mileage is reimbursed should personal vehicles be approved for use
Benefits:
- Hours worked and cases, can be counted towards applicable externship programs
- Medical benefits offered to techs who average 30 hours a week
- Employerpaid Employee Assistance Program
- An employee may voluntarily designate a percentage of their salary towards employersponsored 401k. LWVI will match the employee's contribution up to 6% of the employee's salary
- This position also facilitates externships with many surgical tech programs helping Surgical Tech students meet the hourly and procedural requirements of their programs while on the job
- Reimbursement of Triple AAA Plus Membership for eligible regions
- Discounts on Pet Insurance and other items such as phone plans, movie tickets, etc.
Qualifications:
- No formal Surgical Certification needed
- Possesses a valid driver’s license and acceptable MVR report
- Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy
- Excellent handeye coordination and fine motor skills for the manipulation of delicate eye tissue
- Knowledge of sterile and surgical techniques preferred but not required
- Detail oriented and able to work in a fastpaced environment
- Must live within 30 minutes of Bethlehem, PA
Position Purpose:
If you are looking for a rewarding and fulfilling career in healthcare, then look no further! Eye Recovery Technicians are key contributors to sight restoration in the field of ocular, organ and tissue Donation. This crucial and gratifying role not only has an immensely positive impact on the quality of life for those who suffer from corneal blindness but help facilitate the final wishes of our generous donors and their families.
Eye Recovery Technicians travel to the site of ocular donors, such as funeral homes, hospitals, operating rooms, medical examiner and coroner's offices. They are responsible for the safe recovery and transportation of ocular tissue, utilizing sterile/aseptic technique. Our team members additionally deliver and ship ocular tissue to our partners in donation, to be processed and sent to surgeons nationally and internationally for the purpose of transplantation. Transforming our recipients and their family’s quality of life, through life altering site restoration.
In addition to the recovery of human eye tissue for transplant and/or research, the Eye Recovery Technician is responsible for the collection of necessary medical, behavioral, laboratory, and other data, to ensure quality donor screening. All Eye Recovery Technicians are dedicated to the highest ethical standards and are trained to use surgical aseptic techniques to ensure that tissue is recovered safely with respect and dignity to the donor and their family. All Technicians are trained in a manner to ensure compliance with and adherence to, regulatory entities and standards. Although experience is preferred, it is not necessary, as quality on the job training and support is given and maintained by our dedicated designated trainers.
Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
- No formal Surgical Technician certification is required but Surgical Technicians and students seeking externships are welcomed and encouraged to apply
- Work experience in the fields of science and/or allied health care (Surgical Technician, Ophthalmic Technologists, EMT, ER Technician, etc.)
- A valid driver's license and insurance is required
Preferred Work Experience:
- Eye bank technician experience
- Hospital technician experience
- Medical assistant experience
- Formal education in the medical field
Physical Demands:
The physical demands representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job include but are not limited to regularly required to sit, stand, talk, see and hear, needing to possess conversational hearing, with or without air, as well as adequate vision; required to possess dexterity to operate standard office equipment, occasionally required to lift 100 pounds or more. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with all Eye Bank, hospital and peer agency staff
- Ability to understand and adhere to Lions World Vision Institute's safety, regulatory and confidentiality guidelines
- Must read and write in English
- Must be able to work scheduled commitment which may include; days, nights, weekends, holidays, and long hours when needed
- Must have reliable, dependable transportation to and from work.
- Must have a dependable cell phone number for contact during hours of on call
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
- Ability to adapt to changing technology implemented to stay competitive
- Computer software skills including but not limited to MS Outlook and Word
Professional Appearance Standards
We are proud to foster a workplace that balances professionalism with personal comfort. Team members are expected to maintain a business casual appearance that reflects a clean and polished image.
Our standards permit:
- Natural hair colors
- Visible tattoos that are appropriate in nature
- Simple piercings, such as ear piercings and nose studs
All other piercings are not permitted during scheduled work hours; however, clear retainers may be worn in place of metal jewelry. Please note that certain roles may require designated uniforms or safety attire in accordance with job duties.
If you are comfortable adhering to these guidelines, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to welcoming motivated and professional individuals to our team.
As an equal opportunity employer, every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. Lions World Vision Institute does not discriminate based on race, color, sex/gender, political ideology, religion/creed, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, national origin, color, military or veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws. Lions World Vision Institute is committed to a diverse workforce and is also committed to a barrier-free employment process. In order to ensure reasonable accommodations with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, individuals that require accommodations in the job application process for a posted position may contact us at (800) 214-6356 for assistance. Lions World Vision Institute will use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9.
Current LWVI Employees should also contact the Human Resources department to notify them of your submission.
About Lions World Vision Institute Inc
Lions World Vision Institute is a nonprofit organization committed to honoring vision as a basic human right. Our work extends around the globe and includes donor family and recipient support, advanced tissue preparation for transplant cases, innovative research and technology development, eye bank and surgeon training programs, pediatric vision services, and community-based education in local and international communities for those who are visually impaired. With our worldwide ecosystem of eye banks, surgeons, and research leaders, we work tirelessly to honor a donor’s gift by protecting and supporting sight restoration for hundreds of thousands of people—transforming lives around the world…. So the world can see.
Work Location: In person
