Clinical Technician, Tissue Processing

EVERSIGHT•Chicago, IL

21h•$0 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Eversight's Clinical Technician, Tissue Processing is responsible for all aspects of processing eye tissue and laboratory duties and assignments as required in compliance with Eversight and EBAA Medical Standards and with state and federal regulations. The mission of Eversight is to restore sight and prevent blindness through the healing power of donation, transplantation and research. Imagine your eyesight is restored and your life is transformed. This is the power of eye donation, corneal transplantation and vision research. This is what Eversight team members make possible every day. For more than 75 years, Eversight has enabled donors and their families to give the gift of sight. We ensure that their gifts transform the lives of those suffering from blindness, and advance new treatments and cures for blindness.

Requirements

Previous experience in a clinical setting is required.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to effectively plan and execute complex tasks.
Ability to interact professionally with peers.
Proficiency in slit lamp and specular microscopy evaluation of tissue and use of other laboratory equipment after appropriate training.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate studies in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Process tissue to include, but is not limited to: slit lamp bio-microscopy, specular microscopy, OCT, microkeratome processing and DMEK processing, rinses, trims, tissue transfers, scleral preservation and splitting tissue.
Performs cell counting and evaluation of processed tissue.
Prepares the packaging and coordinates the transportation of tissue.
Performs cleaning and routine maintenance on surgical instruments, autoclave and processing rooms.
Performs tissue inventory, supply inventory and rotation of older supplies.
Enters data into applicable systems.
Assists with general laboratory duties as needed.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional organizations, etc.
Night and weekend coverage and on-call as scheduled.
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. This job description is not intended to cover or describe all of the tasks, duties and responsibilities the employee may be required to or asked to perform.