Ocular Tissue Recovery Technician - Columbia, MO

Position : Part Time On Call Ocular Tissue Recovery Technician

Schedule : Friday and Saturday, 12 hour shift, overnight

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

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NOTE : The preceding statements describe the nature and level of assignments normally given job incumbents. They are not an exhaustive list of duties. Additional duties may be assigned.

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

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Candidate must have 0 major moving violations and less than 3 minor moving violations.