Position Purpose
The Per Diem Tissue Recovery Technician (TRT) is responsible for the recovery of human tissue for transplant and/or research and the collection of necessary medical, behavioral, laboratory, and other data to ensure quality donor screening. All TRTs are dedicated to the highest ethical standards and shall use proper surgical aseptic techniques to ensure that tissue is recovered safely with respect and dignity to the donor and their family. All TRCs are trained in a manner to ensure compliance with and adherence to LWVI Policies and Procedures, American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB), Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA) Medical Standards and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Good Tissue Practices (GTP's). All LWVI employees must be good stewards of the donor's gift and to those who will receive this precious gift for transplant and/or research.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of LWVI and exhibits a personal commitment to Eye, Organ and Tissue donation
- Provides appropriate and reliable availability for recovery opportunity while scheduled in On Call capacity
- Readily accessible to dispatch while scheduled OnCall or activated
- Responds to notification of pending cases within 15 minutes by phone, and reports to the office within 60 minutes of initial notice of pending case
- Travel throughout respective recovery area (via automobile) required
- Performs efficient and quality surgical recovery of human tissue for transplant and/or research
- Perform donor medical history reviews and physical assessments
- Copies or obtains complete and accurate medical charts, behavioral data, laboratory data, blood specimens, and other pertinent data from the recovery site and other appropriate agencies
- Familiarity with hospital and medical examiner policies/practices/procedures relating to donation
- Familiarity with working relationship with Organ Procurement Organization
- Transport tissue to/from LWVI facility or arranges shipment from branch office according to Standard Operating Procedures
- Interacts professionally and respectfully as a representative of LWVI in hospital, funeral home, and transplant/donation settings
- Performs scheduled day, night, weekend, and holiday donor recoveries
- Operates and maintains company vehicles as required
- Perform facility cleaning and equipment maintenance as required
- Performs all job functions in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations, Eye Bank Association of American Medical Standards (EBAA), American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) standards, and LWVI standard operating procedures
- Performs other projects and duties as assigned
Schedule
- Schedule works 12 or 24 hour shifts
- Weekend availability preferred
- A commitment of 15 on call shifts per month, to include 2 weekends per month (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) is required. Additional on call shifts must be approved by Branch Supervisor
- Travels throughout respective recovery area during scheduled on call shift
- Must accept case within last hour of shift
Compensation
- $37,500.00 $60,000.00 per year. Per Diem Pay is variable depending on number of cases worked. Oncall pay, training pay, hourly rate for administrative tasks and case pay.
- Oncall pay, training pay, hourly rate for administrative tasks and case pay
- Medical benefits offered to technicians who average 30 plus 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
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with LWVI, hospital and donation partner staff
- Strong working knowledge of aseptic technique, applicable state and federal regulations, American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB), Eye Bank Association of America Medical Standards, and LWVI standard operating procedures
- Must read and write English
- Must be able to work days, nights, weekends and long hours when needed
- Must have reliable, dependable transportation to and from work. Company vehicle provided for recovery
- 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
- Set the standard of excellence for the company; be committed, be a team player, and maintain a positive attitude.
- Maintain a professional appearance and behavior when working at LWVI offices or at the premises of a partner (such as but not limited to hospitals, medical examiner offices, or funeral homes)
Education and Experience Required and/or Preferred
- Bachelor's degree required; Work experience in allied healthcare (Surgical Technician, Ophthalmic Technologist, EMT, ER Technician etc.) may substitute educational requirement
- Organ, Eye or Tissue Recovery experience preferred
- Knowledge of ocular anatomy, physiology and disease processes preferred
- A valid driver's license and insurance is required
Work Environment
The work environment described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to a laboratory-like environment and office like-environment. The noise level is usually low. Open discussions about donor health and circumstances of death occur throughout the day.
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 aid, 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.
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.
About Lions World Vision Institute
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
