Auxiliary Recovery Technician

EVERSIGHT • Clark, NJ

76d • $125 • Onsite

About The Position

Eversight's mission is to restore sight and prevent blindness through the healing power of donation, transplantation and research. Our culture is driven by the transformative power of eye donation and corneal transplantation. For over 75 years, Eversight has enabled donors and their families to give the gift of sight, transforming the lives of those suffering from blindness and advancing new treatments and cures for blindness.

Requirements

• Must be comfortable working with cadavers.
• Proficiency in technical procedures after appropriate training.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with all staff within and outside of the organization.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with peers while fostering a positive work environment.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Valid driver’s license and use of personal vehicle is required.
• Turning of a donor of up to 400 pounds, pushing a stretcher/morgue cart with a body of up to that weight and/or lifting of up to 50 pounds may be required.
• Simultaneous use of both hands is required.
• Movements such as balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, and bending are sometimes required.
• Audio, visual and verbal functions are vital aspects of this position.

Responsibilities

• Perform in situ human eye enucleations, corneal excisions, or other ocular tissue recoveries.
• Make appropriate procurement determinations based on donor, medical and body inspection.
• Package and deliver transport container with eyes/corneas, blood samples and paperwork to the designated area.
• Effectively communicate with staff regarding recovery logistics and coordinate recovery with other organizations.
• Communicate with clinical staff regarding case statuses.
• Obtain and review hospital chart prior to recovery when available.
• Complete required recovery documentation.
• Observe strict confidentiality of donor and recipient information.
• Complete a periodic competency assessment, at least annually.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by signing off on procedures and other informational updates.
• Night, weekend, holiday and on-call coverage as negotiated.
• Travel to other Eversight locations for training purposes.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the Mission and Values of Eversight.
• New tasks, duties and responsibilities may be added at any time, with or without notice to the employee.

Benefits

• On-the job training on eye tissue recovery procedures will be provided.
• Eversight will pay for travel to Chicago for a training period lasting 1-2 weeks.
• Compensation is $125 per completed case + mileage reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed