Ocular Tissue Recovery Technician - St. Louis

Ocular Tissue Recovery Technician – St. Louis

Weekdays and Weekends Openings | Night Shift Availability | Minimum Two, 12-hour shifts | Part-Time or Full-Time

POSITION

PURPOSE:

This mission-centered position is responsible for the procurement, handling, and shipment of ocular tissue.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recover eye tissue from consented donors for transplant and research purposes, including drawing blood samples for serological testing
• Perform donor medical history reviews and physical assessment
• Gather pertinent data and accurately relay information to appropriate internal/external partners
• Transport supplies, eye tissue and blood samples to/from Saving Sight facilities
• Prepare eye tissue and biological specimens for transport
• Perform facility cleaning and equipment maintenance as required
• Prepare ocular tissue for processing in the eye bank laboratory as needed
• Accurately document donor and tissue information on reports and in eye bank database system
• Maintain inventory and stock recovery supplies
• May also encompass duties of a Laboratory Technician

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma and an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been acquired. Some college preferred.
• Continual training and education as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS AND

EXPERIENCE:

• Medical or biological science background preferred
• Familiar with the general aspects of eye banking from the referral through distribution, including current trends and techniques of corneal transplantation
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and phone communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, with limited direction, and in a team environment
• Ability to work with distractions and multi-task with frequent interruptions
• Working knowledge of Microsoft operating systems, Microsoft Office, general database, and web-based applications
• Must handle information in a confidential, objective, professional manner
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record as determined by the organization
• Must have reliable transportation; may require use of personal vehicle during exigent circumstances

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to travel throughout service region as required
• Requires occasional out of town stays
• Driving for extended periods or long distances may be required
• Flexibility due to the Eye Bank’s 24-hour business; may include day, night, weekend, and/or holiday hours in an on-call status
• Frequent periods of intense concentration and attention to detail
• Ability to handle mental and physical strain involved in use of printed materials and prolonged use of computer screens
• Ability to perform delicate manual procedures requiring high dexterity
• Long periods of sitting and/or standing may be required
• Ability to climb stairs
• Required to have a yearly flu vaccine, COVID-19 vaccine, and yearly TB test
• Ability to lift and move more than 50 pounds

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Ability and knowledge to work in various environments, e.g., normal office, outdoor exposures, hospital settings, funeral home, and medical examiner settings

EEO STATEMENT:

Saving Sight is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our staff, and seek diversity in our applicants. Saving Sight does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law. Saving Sight reserves the right to seek, hire and promote persons who support the goals and mission of the institution.