Clinical Technician, Tissue Recovery

EVERSIGHT•Ann Arbor, MI

2d•$0 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Eversight's mission is to restore sight and prevent blindness through the healing power of donation, transplantation and research. Imagine your eyesight is restored. You can suddenly see all the color and sights of the world around you. 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

Must be comfortable working with cadavers.
Valid driver’s license is required.
Valid driver’s license and use of personal vehicle is required.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate studies in biological science, human sciences or a related field strongly preferred.
Preferred experience with Aseptic technique and medical terminology preferred.
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 and sense of urgency.
Proficiency in technical procedures after appropriate training as needed.

Responsibilities

Performs technical procedures as trained, including tissue recovery such as situ human eye enucleations, corneal excisions, or other ocular tissue recoveries.
Make appropriate procurement determinations based on donor, medical and body inspection information.
Performs clinical duties including proper case documentation, tissue check-in, hospital chart reviews, consults with hospital and other organizations associated with case, data entry, filing, packaging and shipping tissue.
Effectively communicates with internal and external departments regarding logistics, case statuses and shipping arrangements.
Performs clinical functions for additional departments as needed.
Maintains laboratory including keeping a sterile environment and ordering supplies.
Completes accurate Midwire check-in, tissue labeling and serology ordering as needed.
Observes strict confidentiality of donor and recipient information at all times.
Performs weekend, holiday, night and on-call coverage as scheduled.
Travel may include cases up to or above 2.5/3 hours away from Eversight locations.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional organizations, etc.
Demonstrates a commitment to the Mission and Values of Eversight.